The business visitor visa is a subcategory of the Standard Visitor visa. This visa allows applicants to come to the UK to carry out limited business activities.
The main requirements to be met are as follows:
- You intend to leave the UK at the end of your business visit
- You do not intend to take up employment in the UK
- You have sufficient funds for the visit and throughout your stay
- The activities you intend to carry out in the UK are permitted under the business visitor rules

How long is the visa granted for?
Applicants can apply to come to the UK for a period of up to six months and are required to leave the UK on or before this period. There is no option to extend the visa from within the UK.
Other conditions
Whilst in the UK, applicants are unable to work for a UK company pr as a self-employed person unless you’re coming for a permitted paid engagement. You cannot live in the UK for long periods of time through frequent or successive visits.
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