United Kingdom

Envoy Global provides dedicated UK immigration guidance through its specialist team, formerly known as Smith Stone Walters. Bringing together decades of UK expertise with global technology and reach, we help organizations manage international talent with confidence. While our name has evolved, our focus remains the same, delivering high quality, reliable support through a team that understands the complexities of UK immigration and works in close partnership with clients to achieve their goals.

Service Highlights

We offer a range of services specific to the needs of your business.

Work visas, including sponsored and unsponsored routes for employment

Business and mobility visas for intra-company transfers and expansion

Family visas for individuals joining relatives

Visitor visas for business travel and short-term stays

Student visas for those undertaking education

Entrepreneur and business setup visas for establishing operations

Move Your Workforce with Confidence

In today’s global business environment, organizations are increasingly moving talent across borders. Envoy Global supports businesses of all sizes in navigating global mobility, from business travel to international hiring. Our UK team provides end-to-end immigration assistance across work, business travel, study and family visas, combining local expertise with global capability to deliver seamless, compliant workforce movement.

Our Technology

Clients can access dedicated platforms to support their immigration programmes, including Smarter Immigration Manager (SIM) or the Envoy Global platform. These platforms provide secure, on-demand access to manage cases, track progress, and maintain visibility across global mobility activity.

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Immigration Compliance

Compliance is a key part of any global mobility programme. We help organizations navigate immigration requirements, reduce risk, and meet legal obligations. Whether operating across multiple countries or hiring internationally for the first time, our services cover sponsor licence management, compliance audits, reporting and record keeping, right to work processes and ongoing advisory to ensure organizations remain audit ready.

Visa Programme Management

Our team delivers end-to-end visa programme management, driving a consistent and scalable approach to global hiring and mobility. This includes programme design and implementation, centralized case management and ongoing oversight, all tailored to align with wider business objectives.

Supporting Your Workforce

We guide organizations through the full employee lifecycle, from hiring through to ongoing compliance and audit readiness, helping organizations attract, retain and manage international talent. This approach enables businesses to attract, retain, and effectively manage international talent while meeting UK immigration requirements.

United Kingdom Leadership

James Walters

James Walters

Senior Director, UK

Kiran Rasoda

Kiran Rasoda

Associate Director, UK

Anthony Hall

Anthony Hall

Associate Director, UK

Louise Matthews

Associate Director, UK

Karla Lowe

Karla Lowe

Strategic Account Manager, UK

Accredited Associations

Immigration Advice Authority F200100066

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a UK visa?

Depending on your nationality and individual circumstances, you may need to apply for a visa if you wish to visit, live, work or study in the UK, either temporarily or longer term. There are many different categories of UK visa, and the eligibility requirements vary for each visa type. Envoy Global can assess your eligibility for a UK visa and help you decide the best category to apply under. Please get in touch with us for more information.

Where can I find more information?

To find out more about our UK immigration services for businesses and individuals, please submit an online enquiry today and a member of our team will be in touch.

How can I keep up to date with the latest global immigration news?

We provide regular updates on the latest global immigration news. Sign up now to receive the latest immigration news and insights, right in your inbox.

United Kingdom Immigration News Alerts

United Kingdom | July 17, 2026

United Kingdom and Switzerland Conclude Enhanced Free Trade Agreement

United Kingdom | June 8, 2026

United Kingdom Expands Right-to-Work Compliance Requirements

United Kingdom | July 1, 2026

United Kingdom Opens Youth Mobility Visa Ballot for July 2026

Let’s talk about how we can help you in the UK, and around the world.

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