Key Points
- The United Kingdom updated its business visitor rules and permissible activities on 30 January 2024
Overview
The government of the United Kingdom introduced changes to its business visa rules on 30 January 2024. These changes aim to simplify measures for foreign nationals entering the country for business purposes. These changes include the following:
- Intra-corporate activities: Employees of overseas companies can now advise, consult, troubleshoot, provide training and share skills with UK employees of the same corporate group.
- Wider coverage for the legal sector: The list of permitted activities now includes providing legal services such as advice, appearing in arbitrations, acting as an arbitrator or mediator, appearing in court, participating in conferences or teaching, providing advocacy and handling litigation or transactional legal services.
Looking Ahead
Continue to check the government of the UK’s website and Envoy’s website for the latest updates and information.
Content in this publication is for informational purposes only and not intended as legal advice, nor should it be relied on as such. For additional information on the issues discussed, consult an attorney at Corporate Immigration Partners, P.C., or another qualified professional of your choosing. On non-U.S. immigration issues, consult your Envoy representative, or another qualified representative of your choosing.
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