Representative of an Overseas Business visa
Switch to this visa
You might be able to apply to change (바카라 사이트榮witch바카라 사이트�) to a Representative of an Overseas Business visa if you바카라 사이트檙e already in the UK on a different type of visa.
Your partner or child바카라 사이트檚 visa will not automatically switch to this visa if you switch yours. If they do not switch their visa, it will be valid until its original end date.
They can either apply at the same time as you, or at any time before their current visa expires.
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 Your application will be withdrawn if you do.
Who can apply to switch
You can switch to this visa if you바카라 사이트檙e both:
- an employee of an overseas media organisation (including newspapers or broadcasters)
- working on a long-term assignment in the UK
If you바카라 사이트檙e currently in the UK on a Student visa, one of the following must also apply:
- you have completed the course you were sponsored to study
- you have studied for a PhD for at least 24 months
Who cannot apply to switch
You cannot apply to switch to a Representative of an Overseas Business visa if you바카라 사이트檙e currently in the UK with any of the following:
- a visit visa
- a short-term student visa
- a Parent of a Child Student visa
- a seasonal worker visa
- a domestic worker in a private household visa
- immigration bail
- permission to stay outside the immigration rules, for example on compassionate grounds
You must leave the UK and apply for a Representative of an Overseas Business visa from abroad if you바카라 사이트檙e in one of these categories.
You also cannot switch to this visa if you are a sole representative of a business.
Fees
The visa costs 拢885.
Healthcare surcharge
바카라 사이트�바카라 사이트媃ou must pay the healthcare surcharge as part of your application.
Proving your identity and providing supporting documents
As part of your application you바카라 사이트檒l need to prove your identity.
How you do this depends on where you바카라 사이트檙e from and the type of passport you have.
You바카라 사이트檒l either:
- use the 바카라 사이트楿K Immigration: ID Check바카라 사이트� app to scan your identity document - you바카라 사이트檒l also create or sign into your UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) account
- have your fingerprints and photo (biometric information) taken at a UK Visa and Citizenship Application Services (UKVCAS) service point
You바카라 사이트檒l be told what you need to do when you apply.
Apply to switch to a Representative of an Overseas Business visa
You must apply online before your current visa expires.
Once you바카라 사이트檝e started your application, you can save your form and complete it later.
Continue your application
You can sign back into your application if you바카라 사이트檝e saved it.
Find out how to sign in to your account.
How long it takes to get a decision
You바카라 사이트檒l usually get a decision within 8 weeks of your application date.
You바카라 사이트檒l be contacted if your application will take longer, for example:
- if your supporting documents need to be verified
- if you need to attend an interview
- because of your personal circumstances, for example you have a criminal conviction
You may be able to pay to get a faster decision.
After you apply
If you need to change something in your application after you바카라 사이트檝e sent it contact UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI).
You can ask to cancel your application. You바카라 사이트檒l only get your fee refunded if UKVI has not started processing your application.
You바카라 사이트檒l get an email or a letter containing the decision on your application. This will explain what you need to do next.