Apply from outside the UK

Read the Representative of an Overseas Business guidance before you apply.

Apply for a Representative of an Overseas Business visa

You must apply online for a Representative of an Overseas Business visa.

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You may be able to pay to get a faster decision.

Providing biometric information and supporting documents

When you apply, you’ll be asked to make an appointment at a visa application centre to have your fingerprints and photo (biometric information) taken.

You’ll also need to submit your supporting documents. You can:

  • upload them into the online service
  • have them scanned at your UK Visa and Citizenship Application Services (UKVCAS) appointment

You must not travel outside of the UK, Ireland, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man until you get a decision. Your application will be withdrawn if you do.

Once you’ve applied you can stay in the UK until you’ve been given a decision, as long as you applied before your last visa expired.