The proliferating business industry of the United Kingdom entice investors from across the world. For that matter, individual businessmen may have to visit the UK for conducting their business. The purpose of these trips may range from the negotiations of the terms of a contract with a firm or an individual in the United Kingdom to conducting research in the business sector you wish to invest in or attending conferences. This visa category is also applicable for the dentists and doctors who wish to undertake any clinical attachments or observer posts. Also, this category is suitable for the practitioners who intend to take the Professional and Linguistic Assessment Board (PLAB) test.
Moreover, the Business Visitor Visa Category is also applicable to the entertainers and athletes who wish to stay in the United Kingdom for a short period while fulfilling their assignments.
Basic Requirements of Business Visitor Visa
The applicants need to fulfil specific basic requirements before they apply for the Business Visitor Visa for the UK. The applicant must make the intent of their visit clear whether it is to attend conferences, make negotiations or sign any relevant contracts, conduct research and promotion, visit sites, or other activities related to their business.
The Business personnel who apply to this category are allowed to stay in the United Kingdom for six months maximum. During this stay, the applicant should develop his financial potential to support your stay in the UK as well as finance your onward journey. If need be, the applicant is permitted to seek financial support from family and friends. However, he is not allowed to undertake any employment in the UK.
Entitlements of Business Visitor Visa
The Business visa holders are entitled to visit the United Kingdom for a maximum period of 6 months and permits them to conduct their business obligations and activities. They are also permitted to make multiple entries during this applicable period. They can apply for an extension, provided that their stay duration in the UK is lesser than six months.
Business Visitor visa holders are entitled to conduct their business activities as mentioned on their application until they are employed by a company that isn’t based in the UK.