Business Visa

United Kingdom has several visa categories for individuals wishing to visit the country for business-related purposes. The specific type of business visa you may apply for depends on the nature of your business activities and the duration of your intended stay.

Here are some of the main business-related visa categories:

• Standard Visitor Visa for Business:

  1- The Standard Visitor Visa allows individuals to visit the UK for short stays, including business-related activities. This may include attending meetings, conferences, or training sessions.

  2- Applicants are generally not allowed to work or receive payment for any activities undertaken in the UK.

• Permitted Paid Engagement Visa:

  1- This visa category is for individuals who have been invited to the UK to undertake specific paid engagements without the need for a work visa. Examples include guest speakers, examiners, and artists.

• Representative of an Overseas Business Visa:

  1- This visa is for employees of an overseas business who are being sent to the UK to establish a branch or subsidiary, or represent the company in some capacity.

  2- The representative must be a senior employee and cannot be a majority shareholder in the company.

• Innovator Visa:

  1- The Innovator Visa is for individuals seeking to establish a business in the UK based on an innovative, viable, and scalable business idea. Applicants need to be endorsed by an approved endorsing body.

• Start-up Visa:

  1- The Start-up Visa is for individuals who want to start a business in the UK for the first time. Applicants need to be endorsed by an approved endorsing body.

• Global Talent Visa:

  1- While often associated with individuals in the fields of science, engineering, humanities, medicine, digital technology, and arts and culture, the Global Talent Visa also covers business leaders and entrepreneurs.

• Tier 1 (Investor) Visa:

  1- The Tier 1 (Investor) Visa is for individuals making a substantial financial investment in the UK. It requires a significant amount of investment in qualifying UK investments.

• Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) Visa (Closed to New Applicants):

  1- The Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) Visa was previously available for individuals looking to invest, take over, or start a business in the UK. However, this category is now closed to new applicants.