UK Visitor Visas
UK Business Visitor Visa
The United Kingdom has a thriving business culture and the UK recognises that individual business people may want to come to the UK for short periods. This may be to negotiate the terms of a contract with businesses in the UK, carry out market research or attend conferences. This category of visa also applies to people engaging in short term sports or entertainers.
The Business Visitor category also includes the Clinical Attachment visa & Dental Observer Post, Medical graduates seeking to take the PLAB test categories.The Business visa requirements are only applicable to Non-visa Nationals (except for academic visitors who are non-visa nationals and are visiting for more than six (6) months).
AssessmentBusiness Visitor Visa Basic Requirements
To qualify under a Business visitor visa category there are basic requirements which must be met. Applicants have to demonstrate that they intend to undertake business activities including: attending meetings or conferences, arranging deals, negotiating or signing trade agreement or contracts, undertaking fact-finding missions, checking details or goods, and conducting site visits and promotional activities.
They must only visit the UK for a maximum of six (6) months, show that they will be able to financially support themselves (if necessary with the support of friends and family) and meet the cost of their onward journey. They must not undertake any paid or unpaid employment in the UK.
AssessmentBusiness Visitor Visa Entitlements
This visa entitles holders to visit the UK for up to a maximum of six (6) months allowing them to undertake their business activities and they may also be allowed multiple entries during the six (6) month period. Visa holders can attend business meetings, conferences and briefings, engage in fact finding, negotiating or making contracts within the UK for their business to buy or sell goods or services.
AssessmentBusiness Visitor Visa Processing Time and Costs
| BUSINESS VISITOR | OUTSIDE THE UK (ENTRY CLEARANCE) | INSIDE THE UK (FLR) |
|---|---|---|
| Government Main Application Fee | UK£80 | UK£578 |
| Government Partner Application Fee | UK£80 | UK£433* |
| Government Child Application Fee | UK£80 | UK£433* |
| Short Travel Visa Application Guide** | US$99 | |
| Premium Migration Service | US$999 | |
| Processing Times | 1-12 weeks | 4-16 weeks |
* The reduced fee will be applicable when the dependent applies at the same time with the main applicant.
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