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 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 Your application will be withdrawn if you do.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.