United Kingdom business visa

Travellers doing a paid engagement need permission that allows that activity. Specified official travellers can qualify for exemptions when travelling on official duties.

There are 3 options: Permitted Paid Engagement visa (a visa from an embassy); Official travel exemption (no visa at all); Diplomatic Visa Arrangement visitor visa (a visa from an embassy).

UN passport holders on official visits, Interpol passport holders on duty, and NATO or European Union employees travelling for business or official purposes qualify for the stated exemptions.

Authorised permitted paid engagements for visitors who do not need a visa can last up to one month.

Registered Certificate of Sponsorship for the stated permitted paid engagement exception..

Ordinary visitor permission does not allow work for UK clients or entry into the UK jobs market. The limited visitor exception for authorised paid engagements requires a registered Certificate of Sponsorship.

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the United Kingdom visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

On the United Kingdom's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.