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About UK Business Visa

 

Regarding UK Business Visitor Visa Documents

Business Visitor Visa (including Business Visitor Visa, academician-doctor and dentist) short-term single or It is a type of visa with multiple entries. However, people can apply for a Long Term UK visa if they declare their reason for regular travel to the UK with documents. For a long-term UK visa, there is an opportunity to apply for a 1 year-2-year-5-year-10-year UK Business Visitor Visa. However, with a long-term UK visa , the right to stay in the country is a maximum of 6 months. It is mandatory to leave the UK at the end of 6 months.

Since the United Kingdom is not a member of the European Union, the UK visa is not a visa with Schengen status. Since the UK Business Visitor Visa does not have the Schengen feature, it should be taken into account that they need a Schengen Visa when moving to a 'Schengen Area Member' country.

UK travelers who want to passport, service passport Private passport holders and citizens of the Republic of Turkey, to be able to log in for commercial purposes are required to England in the Business Visitor visa application. Diplomatic Passport holders are exempt from UK Business Visitor Visa procedures for their travels that do not exceed 90 days within 180 days.

 

Documents to be Prepared for UK Business Visitor Visa

 

Copies of the documents that need to be prepared for UK Business Visitor Visa application procedures must be available as well as the originals. In order for the UK Business Visit Visa application to be reviewed by the UK Border Agency visa officer, all non-English supporting documents must be submitted with their translation. In translated documents, the translator's name, contact address and acknowledgment that they have been translated in accordance with the original are important. Each translation document must have the date and the signature of the translator.

 

PASSPORT

 

  • The passport, whose extension period is valid for at least 6 months from the date of the travel end, must have at least 2 blank pages to print a visa.

  • It is important to present old passports together.

 

INVITATION

 

  • An Invitation Letter must be prepared by the inviting institution / person or organization in the UK.

  • Include personal details of the invited person, contact details, the reason for the trip, the duration of the trip, the sponsor of the trip, and when he or she will leave the UK.

  • The identity information, contact information, company position, citizenship status of the inviting person must be specified. The invitation card should be prepared on original and letterhead paper, with signature and stamp.

  • Together with the photocopies of the citizenship documents of the inviting person.

  • If it is due to a commercial organization or participation in a fair; Documents containing invitation, entrance ticket, entrance card or all the information required to participate in the commercial organization must be submitted.

 

F inancial DOCUMENTS

 

  • The balance corresponding to the financial resource meeting the UK trip must be seen in the personal bank account (Euro / GBP / USD). Bank Account Book or Bank Account Statement (current date) showing the active bank account movement for the last 6 months

  • Payroll for the last 3 months

  • Employer Letter by the Institution / Company he / she works with: when the employee started working, salary, position, company contact information, name and position of the authorized person, signature and stamp.

 

DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THE PROFESSION

 

  • Employer Permission Letter written in English by the Authority / Company official on a letterhead should include: detailed job position, salary information, working time in the company, dates of leave and commitment to continue work. SSI Recruitment Declaration and SSI Service Statement

  • If the person is the Company Owner; Trade Registry Record: must contain information on the company's activity, issued on behalf of the owner of the business. The English Activity Certificate is obtained from the Chamber of Commerce where the company is registered.

  • If the person is retired; Retirement Salary Account Card (last 3 months) and Retirement Card photocopy.

  • If the person is a member of one of the professions of Lawyer-Doctor-Pharmacist-Dentist-Engineer; Chamber Registration or Occupation ID Card related to the profession  

 

ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR APPLICATION

 

The documents required for the UK business visa are listed below.

 

  • If the person applying for a UK General Visitor Visa is a foreign national; Together with the TR Residence Permit, which is valid for at least the last 6 months, and its photocopy.

  • Deed, Vehicle License, Rental Income, Car License and Credit Card statements registered in the name of the applicant.

  • The male applicant must submit a document explaining his military status. (Must be in English)

  • Round Trip Flight Ticket Reservation

  • Hotel reservation

  • Detailed UK Business Travel Program

 

O NLINE ENGLAND VISA APPLICATION

 

Online UK Visa Application Form (VAF1C Application Form):

 

  • Before the physical application requirements for the UK Business Visitor Visa are fulfilled, you must create an account in the "Register an Account" section on the official website and fill in the online UK Visa Application Form through the visa category to be applied.

  • Online UK visa application; All questions that support the visa type option and the UK travel purpose should be answered in English.

  • The online application is accepted through the system after the 'Sign declaration' section is approved and the declaration made during the application is signed for acceptance.

 

UK VISA APPLICATION CENTERS

 

UK Visa Application Centers accept applications for a UK Business Visit Visa by appointment.
Situated on the official website for the business visitor visa appointment online application page "Book Appointment" section, taken online appointments with referral to the UK Visa Application Center in Turkey for the realization of the physical page reference. You must apply from the city of residence close to the provinces where the UK visa application centers are located. Provinces where the acting British Visa Application Centers in Turkey: Istanbul, Ankara, Adana, Bursa, Gaziantep, Istanbul, and Izmir.

 

BIOMETRIC DATA RECEPTION

 

For UK Business Visitor Visa application personal biometric information (fingerprint - face photo - signature) is required. The applicant must be present at the UK Visa Application Center in order to be able to perform digital fingerprinting and photo taking for biometrics.

 

SERVICE FOR DETERMINING THE APPOINTMENT TIME (Prime Time Appointment Service)

 

It allows you to schedule the UK Business Visitor Visa application appointment to the desired time outside of working hours. Those who apply from the UK Visa Application Center in Istanbul, the UK Visa Application Center in Ankara and the UK Visa Application Center in Izmir can benefit from this service provided for an additional fee.

 

PRIORITY ENGLAND VISA SERVICE

 

UK Business Visit Visa procedures result in at least 15 business days in the normal operating process. However, within the scope of "Priority Service" service, it is possible to take the application forward and conclude it within 5 working days. The priority visa service does not contribute to the decision for the visa application. In addition to the UK visa application fee, an additional service fee is charged.

 

SUPER PRIORITY VISA SERVICE

With the Super Priority UK Visa application service, the visa applications are finalized within 24 hours by the British Consulate. In addition to the UK Business Visitor Visa fee, there is an additional service fee for the 'Super Priority Visa Service'. Express UK Visa Service is provided only by the Istanbul UK Visa Application Center. General Visitor Visa, Tier 2 Visa and Tier 5 Visa applicants can benefit from this service.  

 

Frequently Asked Questions About UK Consulate and UK Business Visa Processing

 

Which UK visa should I get for my UK trip?

 

The type of UK visa you need to apply for varies depending on what purpose you are visiting the UK. It is recommended to apply for a family / friend visit visa if you are going to visit your relatives and friends in the UK, a business visa if you are going to attend a business meeting or a fair, and a tourist visa if you are planning a touristic trip.

 

Do I have to apply for a UK visa in person?

 

You do not need to apply for a UK visa in person. You can appoint a representative or agency official to apply on your behalf. However, you must personally attend the appointment for your biometric data.

 

What is the most important document to obtain a UK business visa?

 

The most important document in your UK business visa applications is the invitation letter you will receive from a company in the UK that invites you to the UK for a commercial activity. This invitation letter must be prepared on the letterhead of the company inviting you to England, signed and stamped.

 

When will my UK visa application be finalized?

 

The finalization of your UK visa application may vary depending on the seasonal density of the British Consulate. This period usually ranges from 15 days to 21 days.

 

How many months maximum can I get a UK visa when I apply for a UK visa for the first time?

 

The only institution that will make a positive or negative decision on your UK visa applications and determine its duration is the British Consulate. The British Consulate generally grants a visa valid for 3 months to first time applicants for a UK visa. This period can be given longer for future applications.

 

How long should the passport duration to apply for a UK visa?

 

The British Consulate accepts applications for a UK visa with a valid passport for at least 6 months after your travel. If the validity period of your passport is less than 6 months, it is recommended that you do not apply for a UK visa with this passport.

When we look at the signature below on this website, it looks like Knightsp.com. Does it have to do with the official website of the British Consulate?

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Can the British Consulate request additional documents from me?

 

The British Consulate may always request additional documents or information from you. When such a situation arises, you will need to submit the requested documents or information within the period specified by the consulate.

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