Business Visit
Attend meetings, conferences, negotiations and other permitted business activities. No UK employment.
Validity
- Up to 6 months per visit
- Multi‑entry options available
At a glance
- Meetings, conferences, negotiations
- No UK employment
About the visa
Under the Standard Visitor rules, business visitors can come for specific activities such as meetings, conferences, site visits, negotiations and signing contracts. Employment by a UK company is not permitted under this route.
Eligibility & permitted activities
You must be a genuine visitor with sufficient funds and accommodation, and your activities must be limited to permitted business tasks (e.g. meetings, conferences, internal audits, site visits, or being briefed on customer requirements).
What you can / cannot do
You can attend meetings, events and negotiations. You cannot do paid work for a UK business or provide goods/services directly to the public in the UK.
Process
Apply online, provide biometrics, and include supporting letters that explain the business purpose of your visit.
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