Visiting to do business

This visa facilitates individuals from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland to conduct short-term business activities in the UK.

Please note: Your Immigration does not offer guidance or assistance regarding UK employment/work visas. This information is provided for reference only. Your Immigration provides documentation assistance for various government programs.

Eligibility Criteria:

1. Age requirement: Above 18 years old.
2. Duration of visit: Intended stay in the UK should not exceed 6 months.
3. Departure intention: Must leave the UK upon visa expiration.
4. Financial sufficiency: Must possess adequate funds to support oneself and any accompanying members.
5. Travel purposes: Not in transit to a country outside the ‘Common Travel Area.’
6. Reception arrangements: Must have suitable arrangements for reception and care in the UK according to government guidelines.
7. Residency and employment status: Based abroad and not planning to relocate temporarily to the UK; salary received from abroad except for travel and other allowances.
8. Prohibited activities: Must demonstrate no intention to engage in activities such as extended residency through frequent visits, employment (paid or unpaid), goods or services production or sales to the public, study, marriage or civil partnership registration, business, sports, or entertainment activities, or receiving private medical treatment.

You may apply for a business visitor visa if you fall under categories such as Film crew, Representative of overseas news media, Visiting professor accompanying students on a study abroad program, Religious worker, Adviser, consultant, trainer, internal auditor, or trouble-shooter, Person undertaking specific, one-off training, Secondee from an overseas company, Doctor undertaking a clinical attachment, or dentist undertaking a clinical observer post, Doctor taking the Professional and Linguistic Assessment Board (PLAB) test, and similar business activities.

Paid Engagement Visitor Visa:

This visa is for visitors invited to the UK due to their specific skills and expertise.