Doing Business as a Standard Visitor

The Standard Visitor Visa allows individuals to visit the UK for short-term business activities such as meetings, conferences, or negotiations — without taking up employment or setting up a business.

Permitted Activities

• Attend business meetings, seminars, or trade events.
• Negotiate contracts or explore investment opportunities.
• Participate in short-term training or unpaid conferences.
• Conduct academic or business-related research.

Restrictions

• No paid or full-time employment in the UK.
• Cannot access public funds or register a marriage.
• Stay limited to up to 6 months.

Basic Requirements

• Proof of purpose of visit and travel itinerary.
• Sufficient funds for stay and return journey.
• Intention to leave the UK after the visit.

Visa2Migrate provides expert support for business visitors — from document preparation to ensuring visa compliance for short-term stays in the UK.