Visit the UK on a Business Trip
Check what to do if you are visiting the UK to attend or take part in an event related to work. For example, to give a talk, go to a conference or take part in a sporting event.
Step1: Check if you need a visa
Depending on the country you are from, you might be able to visit the UK without a visa or by applying for a visa waiver.
Step2: Apply for a visa
The visa you can apply for depends if you are:
- being paid by a UK company to come as an expert in your profession £95
- coming on a business trip and not being paid by a UK company £95 to £822
Or apply for an EEA family permit
You may be able to visit on an EEA family permit if you have a family member who is a citizen of:
- an EU country
- Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland
Or apply for a visa waiver
Apply for a visa waiver if you are a national of:
- Kuwait
- Oman
- Qatar
- the United Arab Emirates
Step3: Check what you can bring with you
Step4: Check what you need to show at the UK border
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