You must be a Turkish national and show that: you have a genuine intention to set up a viable business you’ll be bringing sufficient funds to establish your business you’ll be able to pay your share of the costs of running the business your share of the profits will be enough to support you and your family without your needing to have another job If you want to join an existing partnership or company you must show: you’ll have an active part in running the business there is a genuine need for your services and investment

Documents you must provide

You must provide: a current passport or other valid travel identification proof that you can support and house yourself and your dependants during your stay, for example bank statements or payslips for the last 6 months proof of your living costs, such as a tenancy agreement, mortgage agreement, utility bills, council tax statement, bank statements, documents relating to transfer of money to relatives abroad proof of state benefits you’ve received in the UK your tuberculosis test results if you’re from a country where you have to take the test You’ll need to have a blank page in your passport on which to put the visa. You may be asked to get a police certificate for yourself and your family after you arrive in the UK. Proof for your business You should provide proof that you’re in the process of planning, setting up or running your business. This can include: a business plan documents for your business premises partnership agreements insurance documents business accounts prepared by a chartered accountant or approved by an auditor HM Revenue and Customs ( HMRC ) documents (including evidence of payment) qualifications for running the business, such as relevant formal qualifications or evidence of previous relevant experience evidence of your finances and your investment in the business, such as UK or overseas bank statements, overseas money transfers, and bank loans evidence of any financial assistance from a third party (for example family member), such as bank statements or other financial documents as evidence of their finances, and a legal or other document confirming their involvement in and share of the business a document setting out the terms of your involvement in the business

Apply outside the UK You must apply online for this visa. You’ll need to have your fingerprints and photograph (known as ‘biometric information’) taken at a visa application centre as part of your application. Find out how to get your visa decision faster - this depends on what country you’re in. Check if your visa application centre offers faster decisions and other services. North Korea You cannot apply online if you live in North Korea. To apply from North Korea you must: download the application form and guidance - read the guidance if you need help filling in the form read the instructions to find out where to take your completed form Apply in the UK You can only extend your existing visa or switch to this visa if you’re already in the UK.

You may be able to apply to extend your stay in the UK under a Turkish Businessperson visa. You should include any dependants who are on your current visa on your application to extend - including children who have turned 18 during your stay. You should apply before your current visa expires. Eligibility You must be in the UK to extend your visa. You must also meet the following conditions: your business is still going you’re still able to pay your share of the costs of running the business (its liabilities) your share of the profits will be enough to support you and your dependants without you needing to have another job How long you can stay A Turkish Businessperson visa can normally be extended for 3 years - though you must keep working in the business your visa is for. If you do not have all the evidence you need for your extension application, you may be able to stay 1 year. You can apply again at the end of that year. How to extend your visa You must apply online to extend your visa. How long it takes A decision will be made on your application within 6 months. You’ll be contacted if your application is complex and will take longer, for example if: your supporting documents need to be verified you need to attend an interview you have a criminal conviction Once you’ve applied you can stay in the UK until you’ve been given a decision, as long as you applied before your last visa expired. Fees You will not have to pay a fee.

You can apply to change (‘switch’) from another visa to a Turkish Businessperson visa. You should apply before your current visa expires. Eligibility To switch to this visa you must: be in the UK legally meet all of the visa’s eligibility requirements not already be running a business in the UK that’s not allowed on your current visa How long you can stay A Turkish Businessperson visa lasts 12 months. You may be able to extend it for a further 3 years. How to apply to switch your visa You must apply online to switch to this visa. How long it takes A decision will be made on your application within 6 months. You’ll be contacted if your application is complex and will take longer, for example if: your supporting documents need to be verified you need to attend an interview you have a criminal conviction Once you’ve applied you can stay in the UK until you’ve been given a decision, as long as you applied before your last visa expired. Fees You will not have to pay a fee.

Your family members (‘dependants’) can come with you when you come to the UK on this visa. A ‘dependant’ is any of the following: your partner your child under 21 (including children born in the UK) Documents you must provide For each family member you must have: a current passport or other valid travel identification 2 passport size colour photographs proof of your relationship, for example a marriage certificate, evidence that you live together, birth certificate proof they will live permanently with you proof that you have sole responsibility for any dependants aged under 21 if the other parent will not be in the UK, for example written permission or relevant legal documents proof that you can support and house yourself and your dependants during your stay, for example bank statements or payslips for the last 6 months their tuberculosis test results if they’re from a country where you have to take the test If your dependant is in the UK and was asked to register with the police when they arrived, you must also provide their police registration certificate . Dependants applying from outside the UK If you’re already in the UK and want your family to join you, they must apply online . They’ll need to visit a visa application centre to have their fingerprints and photograph (known as ‘biometric information’) taken. They may be able to get their visa faster or other services depending on what country they’re in - check with the visa application centre. Dependants applying in the UK You can either: include your dependants on your visa application ask your dependant to apply separately Applying separately If the dependant is your partner, they must apply online as a partner . You need to apply online for your child .

Turkish Businessperson visa

Overview

You can apply for a Turkish Businessperson visa if you’re a Turkish national and you want to:

start a new business in the UK
come to the UK to help run an established business

You must meet the eligibility requirements.

How long it will take

You can apply for a visa up to 3 months before your date of travel to the UK.

You should get a decision on your visa within 12 weeks when you apply from outside the UK.

Find out about paying for a faster decision.

Fees

There is no fee for this visa.

How long you can stay

You can use this visa to stay in the UK for 12 months.

You may also be able to:

extend your visa for another 3 years
apply to settle in the UK permanently

What you can do

You can:

start a new business in the UK
join an existing business which you will have an active part in running
switch into this visa from another visa category
extend your stay if you’re already in this visa category
bring your family (‘dependants’) with you

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