Overseas nationals can secure a Visitor Visa for those who want to visit the UK for business visits, like meetings, conferences, and training. You need to meet the requirements and submit the right documents for a successful application. You can rely on A Y & J Solicitors, an SRA-regulated firm, to manage the application process, as we have plenty of success in visa applications. Our legal team will review your case to ensure all documents are submitted and that your application meets all criteria set by the Home Office. We resolve any potential problems, increasing the chances of your visa approval without delay or refusal.
There are several application steps when applying for a UK Visitor Visa, and it's not unusual for applicants to make mistakes that lead to delays and refusals. Our team at A Y & J Solicitors has helped in many successful visa applications to ensure your seamless visa approval. We are committed to making your journey hassle-free with hand-holding support throughout the application process. Many positive client testimonials are evidence of our expertise. We diligently work with clients for their visa application success and make their aspirations come true.
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With over 1,200 positive reviews on Google and Trustpilot and featured in The Legal 500 Guide to the UK Top Law Firms, A Y & J Solicitors is a law firm with a proven track record in immigration law. If you have plans to apply for a UK Visitor Visa, let us relieve you of some of that burden. Our immigration associates shall evaluate your needs, advise accordingly, and provide an individually tailored plan to ensure the success of your application. Allow professional management of your application so that you can, in good faith, face your business affairs, knowing your visa application is in capable hands.
If you need professional guidance regarding your UK Standard Visitor Visa application, complete the enquiry form or contact our specialist team at A Y & J Solicitors.
A Y & J Solicitors is known for its expertise in UK immigration law. We have experience spanning years in visa applications, particularly Skilled Worker Visas, with successful 1,200 five-star reviews and testimonials from satisfied clients. Our professional team will undertake your application with full care and dedication.
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Business Visitor Visa and few other visit visa categories are clubbed into one scheme which is known as Standard Visitor Visa. When you require visit the UK to conduct business activities, travellers from some countries must obtain a UK Standard Visitor Visa prior to entry. This visa permits you to conduct business activities subject to relevant conditions and represent a foreign business in the UK for a period of up to six months. It also permits attendance to study for up to 30 days if desired.
Academics coming to the UK on a sabbatical are permitted to remain up to 12 months, provided they meet the eligibility criteria. It is recommended that the visa application is prepared diligently because at times, visas are getting refused for even a small error.
If your business requires you to visit the UK regularly over a longer period, you can apply for a visa that lasts two, five, or ten years. However, you can only stay for a maximum of six months on each visit.
You can apply for a UK Visitor Visa for business purposes if you are:
To apply for a UK Business Visit Visa, you need to prove the following:
Applications for a UK Business Visitor Visa are made online, unless you are from North Korea. You will need to have your biometric information such as fingerprints and photograph taken at your local Visa Application Centre. Our lawyers have proven record of success getting Business Visitor Visa for clients and they will guide you through every process.
Failure to submit the correct documentation is one of the most common reasons for a UK Visitor Visa being refused. Our immigration lawyers can assist you with collating and submitting the required documents, which include (this list is not exhaustive):
Having a UK Business Visitor Visa allows you to remain in the UK for up to six months, which is a generous amount of time to seek investment and to make local contacts within your industry. You can also study for up to 30 days as part of your continued professional development.
The refusal rate for a UK Visitor Visa is high. Refusal will not only disturb your plan to visit the UK but also affect your Immigration History. Generally, applications are refused because immigration officials are not convinced that you will leave the country at the end of your visit or you plan to conduct only permitted business activities.
Our team will ensure that your application is submitted correctly, with the supporting documents to minimise the risk of refusal.
In majority of cases, the only option left to challenge the refusal decision is through Judicial Review. An appeal for a refusal of a UK Standard Visitor Visa can only be made on human rights grounds (if applicable).
The expert lawyers at A Y & J Solicitors understand the importance of timely support in processing your business visa application. From the initial consultation until you have received your visa decision, our highly qualified legal team will support you every step of the way.
We take the time to listen to our foreign business clients and fully understand their needs prior to making their application. By paying careful attention to detail, we have helped many clients and brought successful results for our clients. With years of experience assisting non-EEA citizens with business needs, we are well placed to assist you.
You can check here if you need to apply for a UK Standard Visitor Visa to travel to the UK for business.
Yes, you can bring your family with you as a visitor to the UK; however, they will need to apply separately.
You can extend your UK Business Visitor Visa if there is compelling and compassionate circumstances.
It can take on an average up to three weeks to find out if your visa has been granted. You can find the expected processing time for the country you are applying from here
