To be eligible to apply for an extension of your Turkish Businessperson visa you need to: have a valid Turkish Businessperson visa show you have not broken any immigration laws keep running a viable business keep being able to pay your share of the costs of running the business show that your share of the profits continue to be enough to support you and your family without your needing to have another job If you are part of an existing partnership or company you’ll need to show that you still have an active part in running the business.

Documents you’ll need to apply

When you apply to extend your visa you’ll need to provide: a valid passport or other document that shows your identity and nationality 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 a biometric residence permit showing your Turkish Businessperson visa You’ll need to have a blank page in your passport on which to put the visa. Proof for your business You should provide proof that you’re currently running your business If you’re continuing to run a business or partnership You may need to provide proof such as: 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 If you’re establishing another business or partnership You may need to provide proof such as: a business plan evidence you are investing money of your own into the new business documents for your business premises partnership agreements

You can usually apply to extend a Turkish Businessperson visa if you’re in the UK and all of the following are true: 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 Your partner or children will need to apply separately, including children who have turned 21 during your stay. 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. Fees There’s no fee to apply to extend your visa. Proving your identity and providing supporting documents As part of your application you’ll need to prove your identity. How you do this depends on where you’re from and the type of passport you have. You’ll either: give your fingerprints and a photograph (biometric information) at a UK Visa and Citizenship Application Services ( UKVCAS ) service point - this is to get a biometric residence permit use the ‘UK Immigration: ID Check’ app to scan your identity document - you’ll also create or sign in to your UK Visas and Immigration ( UKVI ) account You’ll be told what you need to do when you apply. Apply to extend your Turkish Businessperson visa You must apply online before your current visa expires. Once you’ve started your application, you can save your form and complete it later. Apply now Continue your application Sign in to your account using the link from your sign-up email. How long it takes to get a decision You’ll usually get a decision within 6 months of your application date. You’ll be contacted if your application will take longer, for example because: your supporting documents need to be verified you need to attend an interview of your personal circumstances, for example if you have a criminal conviction You may be able to pay to get a faster decision - you’ll be told if you can when you apply. After you apply If you need to change something in your application after you’ve sent it contact UK Visas and Immigration ( UKVI ) . You can ask to cancel your application . You’ll only get your fee refunded if UKVI has not started processing your application. You’ll get an email or a letter containing the decision on your application . This will explain what you need to do next.

Turkish Businessperson visa

Overview

You can apply to extend your Turkish Businessperson visa if you already have permission to stay in the UK as a Turkish Businessperson.

You can:

continue running your business in the UK, and start another one
continue to help run an established business in the UK

You must meet the eligibility requirements.

New applications for the Turkish Businessperson visa have closed. Only children under 21 (‘child dependants’) can apply to join you in the UK on this visa.

Eligibility

You can only extend your visa if you’re already in the UK. You’ll need to meet the eligibility requirements to extend your visa.

How long you can stay

You can apply to extend your visa for up to 3 years.

If you want to stay longer in the UK

You can apply to extend your visa as many times as you like as long as you still meet the eligibility requirements.

After 5 years, you may be able to apply to settle permanently in the UK (also known as ‘indefinite leave to remain’). This gives you the right to live, work and study here for as long as you like, and apply for benefits if you’re eligible.

How to apply

You must apply to extend your visa online.

Your partner and children (‘dependants’) can apply separately to extend their dependant visas, if they already have them.

If your children or your partner’s children want to join you from outside the UK, they’ll need to apply as your dependants.

How long it takes

As part of your application, you’ll need to prove your identity and provide your documents. You may need to allow extra time if you need an appointment to do this. You’ll find out if you need one when you start your application.

Getting a decision

Once you’ve applied, you’ll usually get a decision on your visa extension within 6 months.

How much it costs

There’s no fee to apply to extend your visa.

What you can and cannot do

With a Turkish Businessperson visa extension you can:

keep running your business in the UK, and start another one
keep being a partner in an existing business which you’ll have an active part in running
apply to extend your stay if you meet the eligibility requirements
study
do voluntary work
apply to settle permanently in the UK (also known as ‘indefinite leave to remain’) if you’ve lived in the UK for 5 years and meet the other eligibility requirements

You cannot:

apply for most benefits (public funds), or the State Pension
change jobs or employer

If your application is successful, you’ll get a full list of what you can and cannot do with a Turkish Businessperson visa.

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Turkish Businessperson visa

Overview

Eligibility

How long you can stay

If you want to stay longer in the UK

How to apply

How long it takes

Getting a decision

How much it costs

What you can and cannot do

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Overview

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How long you can stay

If you want to stay longer in the UK

How to apply

How long it takes

Getting a decision

How much it costs

What you can and cannot do

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