UK Business Visa
UK Business Visitor Visa
Indian Passport holders can apply for a Business Visitor visa if they need to visit the UK for a short time for any business-related activities.
There are other types of visas available to Indian residents who wish to remain in the UK for business purposes on a long-term basis. These visas are known as Tier 1 visa and they are available to entrepreneurs, graduates, and investors. However, strict criteria must be met to be eligible for this type of UK visa.
A Business Visitor visa lasts for up to 6 months or up to 1 year for academic visitors, but you can apply to extend your visa if the total time spent in the UK is less than 6 months.
If you need to make repeat visits to the UK over a longer period, you can apply for a long-term visit visa if you can prove your need to make repeat visits. This type of visa can last for 1, 2, 5 or 10 years and it will allow you to stay for up to 6 months per visit.
How long does it take to get a UK visa?
You can apply for a Business Visitor visa prior to 3 months before your planned date of travel to the UK. It will take approximately 3 weeks to get a decision on your visa application, but the processing times do vary, depending on where you are making an application from.
What`s the Business Visa Fee?
Can I extend a UK Business Visitor Visa from India?
Unfortunately, applications to extend a UK Business Visitor Visa from within the UK are not usually accepted. If your circumstances change and you need to stay longer, you’ll typically need to apply for a new visa from outside the UK.
Eligibility for a Business Visitor visa
To qualify for a UK Business Visitor Visa, you must meet all of the following criteria according to the UK government website:
Although the information on this website has been prepared with utmost care. However, regulations and requirements are subject to change.
Who Qualifies for a UK Business Visitor Visa?
