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Visit the UK for permitted meetings, negotiations, conferences, tourism or family visits.

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04Temporary permission

Visit the UK for permitted meetings, negotiations, conferences, tourism or family visits.

Temporary permission

Benefits: Normally a visit of up to six months. Permitted business visits are distinct from running or working for a UK business.
Eligibility: A genuine visitor with a permitted purpose, sufficient funds and an intention to leave at the end of the stay. Nationality determines whether a visa or ETA is needed.
Requirements: Passport, trip or business invitation, funds and evidence of circumstances and return plans. Do not use this category to fill a UK job or live in the UK through repeated visits.

Last updated on 30/09/2026

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Temporary permission
This route permits the approved visit, study or work activity. It does not itself grant permanent residence or citizenship. A separate eligible settlement route must be secured before planning a nationality application.

Last updated on 30/09/2026

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Standard Visitor, business and tourism

Does this service lead to residence, settlement or citizenship?

Temporary permission: This route permits the approved visit, study or work activity. It does not itself grant permanent residence or citizenship. A separate eligible settlement route must be secured before planning a nationality application.

Last updated on 30/09/2026

How does this application work?

Check visa or ETA eligibility, document the permitted activities and submit the correct visitor application where needed. Enter for the approved purpose and leave within the authorised stay.

Last updated on 30/09/2026

Who can qualify for this category?

A genuine visitor with a permitted purpose, sufficient funds and an intention to leave at the end of the stay. Nationality determines whether a visa or ETA is needed.

Last updated on 30/09/2026

What evidence and financial commitments are required?

Passport, trip or business invitation, funds and evidence of circumstances and return plans. Do not use this category to fill a UK job or live in the UK through repeated visits.

Last updated on 30/09/2026

What permission does this route provide?

Normally a visit of up to six months. Permitted business visits are distinct from running or working for a UK business.

Last updated on 30/09/2026

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