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With the end of free movement on 31 December 2020, EU/EEA nationals entering the UK as visitors are now governed by the Visit Visa immigration rules applicable to all non-EEA citizens. In this post we look at the new rules for EU/EEA nationals who wish to visit the UK. EU/EEA Nationals are ‘Non-Visa’ Nationals EU/EEA...

It is important for all visitors to the UK to know which activities are permitted for visitors – and which are not.  Visitors, including EU and Swiss national visitors now that the UK has left the EU, may be questioned about the purpose of their visit at the UK border.  Visitors who know what they must demonstrate to...

Changes to the UK visit visa rules came into effect on 1 December 2020. There are minor changes to this route.  A visitor is classified as either a visa national or non-visa national. A visa national who intends to visit the UK must apply for entry clearance as a visitor prior to arriving in the UK. From 1 January 2021, EU,...

In this, the first of two (updated) posts on the topic, we look at visit visas for creative artists and entertainers.  If you are a musician, dancer, actor or indeed have any other connection to the arts, read on to find out more about visiting the UK as an artist or entertainer. Inviting foreign artists to come to the UK to...

The Business Visit Visa is for individuals who wish to visit the UK to undertake business activities on a short term basis. The Business Visit visa is a form of Standard Visitor visa. Before coming to the UK to carry out business activities as a visitor, you may wish to check what activities are permitted and what activities...

In this post, we take a look at what activities visitors to the UK can (and cannot) do when they visit the UK for any of the following purposes:  Tourism, leisure and family;  Business;  Creative; and Sports;    Readers may also wish to refer to our previous posts: UK Visitor Visa (Tourism or Leisure) – Top 10...

In this Article 1. Introduction to the VIP Delegate Visa 2. Who is Eligible for the VIP Delegate Visa? 3. Is There a Cap on the Number of Delegates? 4. Duration of the VIP Delegate Visa 5. Required Evidence for the VIP Delegate Visa 6. How Does the Application Process Work? 7. What Can VIP Delegate Visa Holders Do in the UK? 8....

When submitting an application for a Standard Visitor visa, applicants are able to indicate the desired length of the visa. Ordinarily, the Standard Visitor visa is chosen by individuals wishing to visit the United Kingdom for a temporary period of up to six months. However, it is also possible to apply for a long-term Standard...

Most visitors to the UK will need to make an application for a UK Visit visa from their country of residence, before travelling. Visa nationals, who do need to make an application prior to entering are listed on the Visa National List.

In This Article  Introduction Greater Clarity on Remote Working as a Visitor Intra-Corporate Activities: Direct Client Work Research by Scientists, Researchers and Academics Permitted Activities for Legal Professionals Contact our Immigration Barristers Frequently Asked Questions Glossary Additional Resources 1....

Our clients often ask how much bank balance is required for a UK visitor visa or what financial evidence is needed for a visitor visa. While there are no financial requirements or mandatory evidence for a visitor visa application, Home Office decision makers often cite financial circumstances in refusal decisions. This post...