Apply from outside the UK

Read the Representative of an Overseas Business guidance before you apply.

Proving your identity and providing 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 may have to travel to get to your nearest visa application centre (this could be in another country). You’ll need to take your passport with you - you’ll be able to collect it on the day.

You’ll also need to submit your supporting documents. You can:

  • upload them into the online service
  • have them scanned at visa applications centre appointment

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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