Business Visa

Visa solutions for UK business visits

The United Kingdom is one of the most vibrant economies in the world and its role in the global economy makes it one of the best destinations for business people from all over the world. In order to visit the UK for work, you need to apply for a standard visitor visa. This is a 6-month visa that you can apply for up to 3 months before traveling.

UK work visa details

A UK work visa is a one-time or long-term visa that allows its holders to stay in the UK for up to 6 months at a time. You should apply for this visa if you are visiting the UK for reasons such as::

• Attending a conference, meeting or training.
• Participate in a sporting activity.
• Seeking finance to start, wind up, join or operate a business in the UK.
• Other commercial activities.

Required Documents

• Personal details.
• Salary and financial details.
• Itinerary and travel history.
• Proof that you can adequately finance your stay.
• Proof that you can pay for airfare to and from the UK.
• Proof that you will leave the UK at the end of the visit.
• Evidence of the business activities you will undertake in the UK.

UK work visa requirements

In order to apply for a visa, you are required to prove that you are:

• You will leave the UK at the end of your visit.
• You can support yourself and any dependents for the duration of your trip.
• You can pay for your return or onward journey and any other costs related to your visit.
• You have evidence of any work or other activities undertaken in the UK as prescribed by the Visitor Regulations.

Notwithstanding, you cannot use this visa to do paid and unpaid work outside the scope of your work visa. If you have a long-term visa of 10 or 25 years, each visit cannot be longer than 6 months When applying for the popular UK business visa, which is a standard 6-month visitor visa – you will have to pay a visa fee of £95 Sterling.