UK Sole Representative Overseas Business visa

The earliest possible time to submit an application is three months prior to the departure date. You should expect a decision on your visa within three weeks. For information on visa processing times in your country, refer to the guidance response time.

Who are qualified

To be eligible for this visa, you must fulfill the following criteria:

• Applicants from outside the European Economic Area are welcome without any restrictions.
• Demonstrating the ability to support oneself financially without relying on government aid.
• Meeting the requirement of proficient English communication skills.

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES

• If you are a loan agent planning to visit the UK, there are certain steps you need to take. Firstly, you should be employed by a company that operates outside of the United Kingdom and has its main business and administration located elsewhere.
• Secondly, you must possess extensive knowledge and expertise in a relevant field. Additionally, you should hold a position of authority within the company and have the full authority to make decisions on its behalf, excluding being a major shareholder.
• As the first representative of your company in the UK, your goal should be to establish a well-known branch or a fully owned subsidiary.
• It is possible for you to qualify if your company has a legitimate corporate structure in the UK, even if it does not employ staff or conduct business activities.

In the event that your company has been attempting to establish a branch or subsidiary in the UK but has not yet done so, you can take the place of a previous sole representative. This opportunity also extends to employees of news organizations or television networks. If you work for a foreign newspaper, news agency, or broadcasting company, you may be eligible for a long-term assignment in the UK.