UK Business Visas – Everything You Need To Know

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With many growing business and lucrative opportunities steadily becoming available within the UK, more countries have nationals that are opting to apply for a UK Business visa.

The UK Business Visa category contains flexible visa types that authorize successful business people and their families to move their business to the United Kingdom. These visas have the opportunity to lead to UK permanent residence and British Nationality.

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 Half of work visa applicants who are from Australia, New Zealand and Canada elect to apply for the Working Holiday Visa otherwise known as a Tier 5, Youth Mobility visa. The Tier 5 visa is seen as a once in a lifetime opportunity that should not be missed. Otherwise if at all possible, Australians, New Zealanders, Canadians and other nationalities should check to see if they qualify for a British or EU Passport or Ancestry Visa over a Working Holiday Visa as they provide the security of additional flexibility.

Sponsorship may be an alternative way for many to work in the UK, however it is often much easier to get this if the applicant has already been in the UK for a long time. Mostly Aussies, Kiwis and Canadians use these work visa services for the UK, although several Americans and Middle Eastern nationals have favored moving to UK with a work visa as well. For any Working Holiday and Ancestry Visa holders who want to ensure the visa is done right the first time, using a visa service may be the best option to avoid delays or red tape.

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With regards to the scheduling of your UK business application, you should consult with the British High Commission or Embassy in the country you are applying from, because they all have different processing times. However in general, you should not apply too early (i.e. more than a year ahead). Most applications will be processed within six weeks in a Commonwealth country, but that is not a guarantee. If you are applying for the job Sponsorship option, this may take much longer and you should give yourself several months to get your visa sorted. It is not normally recommended to purchase your airline tickets until you have received your visa if this is something that will effect whether you can enter the UK or not.

In most cases, fin order for your case to be accepted, you will be required to prove that you are in good health and of good character. This requirement of the UK government is there to ensure that solely quality applicants, whose presence will be beneficial to the UK economy, will be allowed to enter the UK. Many cases fail to be approved when it comes to collecting and presenting official documentation to support the case. For many countries, an application of a letter of good conduct from your country of origin may suffice as supplementary documentation for your business visa application. For any help and advice about UK business visas, please check all resources to make your application run smoothly.

This information should be used as a guideline only. For official information on working visas and permit processing times please make sure to contact your nearest British Embassy or Consulate.