The UK offers several Permitted Paid Engagement Visafor overseas workers. These visa routes aim to bring employees on a short-term or long-term basis to their UK branches. The aim of these visa routes is to simplify the process of hiring talent from outside the UK.
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The Permitted Paid Engagement Visa is a type of visa that allows you to come to the UK for a maximum duration of one month. You can apply for this visa if you have been invited to a paid engagement as a leading expert in your field.
You must meet a wide range of requirements to be eligible for this visa. You are also barred from bringing any dependents to the UK on this visa or applying for an extension.
This particular visa suits professionals, artists, academics, and other specialists who want to attend an event in the UK. You will also need to meet the eligibility requirements for your intended work in the UK.
Here at the London-based Adam Bernard’s law firm, our top immigration solicitors can advise you on whether or not you are eligible for this visa. Our Expertise Visa solicitors London will also guide you on how to submit an online application.
You must fulfil a stringent set of eligibility requirements to be considered for this visa category. This is particularly due to the brief duration of the visa. Here is a look at the key requirements you must satisfy:
You may need to satisfy other criteria as well, depending on the specifics of your case. Our Expertise Visa solicitors London can review your case and help you determine exactly what requirements you must fulfil. You can also consult our top immigration solicitors for help with other work visas.
This type of visa is typically meant for specialists or experts in specific industries. You can apply for this visa if you are one of the following:
Other roles and professions may also be eligible for this visa category. You can consult our top immigration solicitors to see whether or not your occupation is eligible for this visa.
One of the key requirements of the Permitted Paid Engagement Visa is that you must have a formal invitation from an organisation or client based in the UK. Your invitation must meet the following requirements:
You may need to provide evidence to prove that you have the requisite qualifications, expertise, and background related to your intended role in the UK.
Such evidence may include past publications, previous awards you have won, coverage from media related to your work, and reviews of your past work or performances.
You will need to provide several supporting documents as a part of your visa application. These include the following:
Other documents may also be required for your visa application. You can consult our Expertise Visa solicitors London to see the exact list of documents you must provide as a part of your visa application.
You can perform various paid activities related to your specific field or industry after you arrive in the UK on this visa. These activities include the following:
You are also barred from undertaking several activities on this visa. You cannot do the following on this visa:
You can consult our top immigration solicitor to understand the precise limitations that may apply to your visa.
You can apply for the visa up to three months before your intended date of travel. You must have your invitation from an eligible UK organisation at the time of your visa application. It is best to apply as soon as possible so that you have plenty of time to respond to any issues with your application.
The standard fee for this visa category is £100. The Home Office typically takes three months to process your application after you have paid the visa fee and satisfied other requirements.
You can use premium services to speed up the visa application process. For a fee of £212, you can get a decision within 5 working days. If you want a decision sooner, you can pay £956 to get a decision on your visa application within one working day.
If you want to get a decision promptly for an urgent engagement in the UK, you can consult our Expertise Visa solicitors London for your options.
The London-based Adam Bernard’s law firm offers detailed help, advice, and guidance for all UK work visas. If you are applying for a Permitted Paid Engagement Visa to undertake a temporary job in the UK, our top immigration solicitors can help you.
Here are some of the key features of our services:
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