Business visitor to the UK
You may attend meetings, conferences, negotiate contracts, or do short training. You cannot work or sell services to the public.
Documents to prepare
- Passport – valid for the whole stay
- Application form – UK Standard Visitor (business)
- Letter from your employer – role, purpose of visit, dates, that you will return
- Invitation from UK host – company name, contact, meeting purpose and dates
- Proof of funds – who pays (employer or you) and bank/company evidence
- Travel itinerary – dates, cities, main activities
What to avoid
- Suggesting you will do productive work in the UK (e.g. hands-on work for a UK client)
- Vague purpose; be specific about meetings and who you are meeting
Use our Cover Letter and Employment Verification templates to support your application.