What is a permitted paid engagement visa?

The permitted paid engagement visa allows for professionals in various fields, such as entertainment, law, sports, lecturers or examiners to travel to the UK for a short time, to undertake activities in their area of expertise.

A permitted paid engagement visa is an appropriate option for those invited by a UK based company or organisation to come to the UK to fulfil a professional engagement. As the name suggests it is a short-term visa that allows for payment to be made in the UK to you for the activity you will undertake, which is usually not permitted when in the country as a visitor.

Before making this application however, it is important to consider whether the invitation for the event or engagement, directly relates to your field of expertise. For example, if you are lecturer at an overseas university and have been invited to give a lecture at a UK university, and provided that you meet all other requirements for this visa, this route may be suitable for you. However, if you are a musician who wishes to come to the UK for a paid engagement to play football, then it is unlikely that this visa route will be suitable.

The permitted paid engagement visa, allows you stay in the UK for up to one month. Currently, this visa costs £100 and you can make your application up to 3 months before you plan to travel to the UK.

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