What business activities are allowed?

Attending meetings, interviews, conferences and seminars; negotiating and signing deals; attending trade fairs to promote your business (without selling); site visits and inspections; and delivering training or sharing knowledge with UK colleagues.

Can I be paid for work in the UK?

No. You cannot do paid or unpaid work for a UK company or as self-employed. The only exception is a specific permitted paid engagement, which has its own rules.

Up to 6 months per visit on the Standard Visitor visa. Frequent business travellers can apply for a long-term Standard Visitor visa.

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United Kingdom UK Business Visitor Visa

The Standard Visitor visa used for business — meetings, conferences, negotiations and trade fairs in the UK.

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The UK Business Visitor route is the Standard Visitor visa used for business activity. It lets you visit the UK for up to 6 months to attend meetings, interviews, conferences and seminars, negotiate and sign deals, attend trade fairs, carry out site visits, or deliver training and share knowledge with UK colleagues.

It is a visitor visa, not a work visa: you cannot do paid or unpaid work for a UK company or work as self-employed, and you cannot sell goods or services. The visa costs GBP 135 for up to 6 months and is applied for online on GOV.UK, with biometrics in India.

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