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UK Business Visa

Overview

UK Business Visa is for applicants whose primary purpose of travel to the UK is to attend meeting with business associates, for training, attend scientific, educational, professional or business conventions/conferences, business seminars, contract negotiations and/or other official business purposes etc.

Eligibility

To be eligible for a UK Business Visa, applicants must demonstrate that they:

  • Intend to visit the UK for a short stay, typically up to 6 months.
  • Are visiting for business-related activities such as attending meetings, conferences, or training.
  • Have sufficient funds to support themselves during their stay without accessing public funds.
  • Plan to leave the UK at the end of their visit.

Types of Business Activities

The visa allows for a range of business activities, including:

  • Attending meetings or conferences.
  • Negotiating and signing deals and contracts.
  • Undertaking site visits and inspections.
  • Giving a one-off or short series of talks and speeches (provided these are not for profit).
  • Attending trade fairs, promotional events, and exhibitions.

Visa Process

Step 1:

Completing online / application form and other supplementary forms.

Step 2:

Creating online case profile.

Step 3:

Payment of applicable visa & biometric fee.

Step 4:

Scheduling the case submission appointments.

Step 5:

Collating all relevant documents including all financial related documents.

Step 6:

Sponsors documents.

Step 7:

Procuring business invite and supporting documents from the UK.

Step 8:

Appearing for the visa interview (if called).

Step 9:

Collection of passport.

Photo Specifications

35x45mm with 70 - 80% face in white background

Processing Time

12 - 15 working days post submission of application.

Disclaimer

Visa fee, processing time, procedures etc. are subject to change at any time and is at the discretion of the embassy.

Frequently asked questions

Tourist visa is for those applicants whose primary purpose of travel is tourism, meet friends or family, attend social and recreational functions etc.

Business visa is for those applicants whose primary purpose of travel is for official business, attend meetings, conferences, exhibitions, seminars, trainings etc.

Passport must be valid for at least 6 months prior to application and have two available blank pages.

It is at the discretion of the visa officer at the Embassy if they wish to call you in for a personal interview or not.

3 months before your intended date of travel.
Yes, prior appointment is mandatory.
It is advised, applicants have a medical / travel insurance cover of minimum $50,000 to cover the duration of the stay.
The processing time mentioned is only a guide based on information released by the embassy or specific time of year etc.
Visa approval is at the sole discretion of the visa officer.
Visa fee and other applicable charges are non-refundable.
Yes, it is mandatory for applicants to apply in person and submit their case file and provide biometric information.
Sometimes, the embassy may request additional documents to aid their decision.

Biometric Requirments

All applicants have to appear in person in order to provide biometric data (fingerprints and digital photograph) at the scheduled visa submission appointment.

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