Business Visitor Visa UK
The UK Business Visitor Visa allows professionals from outside the UK to make short business trips for activities such as attending meetings, conferences, trade events, and negotiations — without taking up employment in the UK.
Check EligibilityBusiness
Visit UK
Book Trip
Step 1
Apply Online
Step 2
Biometrics
Step 3
Business Meeting
Goal
Business Visitor Highlights
Up to 6 Months
Stay for up to 6 months for business visits. The visa can be granted as a multiple-entry visa valid for up to 10 years.
Meetings & Conferences
Attend business meetings, industry conferences, product launches, trade fairs, and negotiations.
Multiple Entry Available
A long-term multi-entry Business Visitor Visa lets you make repeat trips to the UK without reapplying.
No UK Employer Needed
You remain employed by your overseas company. You are not taking up employment with a UK company.
Intra-Company Activities
Allowed to conduct internal meetings, project reviews, and training activities for your overseas employer.
Wider Business Activities
Permitted activities include signing contracts, inspecting premises, and attending job interviews.
What You Can & Cannot Do
Permitted Activities
Attend meetings, conferences, negotiations, sign contracts, attend job interviews, and conduct internal company activities.
Not Permitted
You cannot take up paid or unpaid employment, provide services directly to UK clients, or be paid by a UK company.
Financial Requirements
Show you have sufficient funds for your trip, plan to leave at the end of your visit, and have accommodation arranged.
Business Visitor FAQs
Details and common inquiries.
