Sole Representative Visa Closed to New Applicants

Eligibility

• be recruited and employed outside the UK by a company whose headquarters and principal place of business are outside the UK
• have extensive related industry experience and knowledge
• hold a senior position within the company (but not be a major shareholder) and have full authority to make decisions on its behalf
• intend to establish the company’s first commercial presence in the UK, eg a registered branch or a wholly-owned subsidiary
• sufficient resources to support yourself without help from public funds
• meet the Basic English Language requirement by passing an exam at CFER Level A1 in Speaking and Listening.

Required Documents

 The documents required for the sole representative visa are:

• Current passport and/or other travel documents 
• Financial and Legal documents from Parent Company
• Proof of maintenance funds for themselves and any family members 
• Details of where they will be living in the UK 
• Proof that they meet the English language requirement detailed above 
• Clear tuberculosis (TB) test result letter, if the applicant is from one of the countries on the Home Office's TB testing list.
• Must produce Business Plan

What about the spouse/children of the Sole Representative?

Spouse and children under 18 accompany the main applicant as their dependents.

• Schooling
  The children of persons entering the UK as sole representatives are entitled to the same free schooling as British children. The candidate may choose to send their children to a private school if they wish to.
• Health care
  A sole representative and their family are eligible to free health care provided by the National Health Service (NHS). They are not required to take out private health insurance.
• Work
  The spouse of a sole representative is entitled to take up any employment.

What will be the restrictions with this visa?  

The holder of Sole Representative:

• cannot work at another business
• cannot stay in the UK if their parent company terminates hir/her employment 
• cannot switch to any other visa category
• cannot receive public funds

How to avoid UK visa refusal?

Visa refusal can be avoided by providing correct information, producing all mandatory and supporting documents including business plan, travel history (if any), choosing the right visa category.

Further Information

Please contact Reliance Immigration Services for more information on the UK  Representative of an Overseas Business visa and other immigration programmes or to arrange initial Personal Consultation with a Senior Immigration Consultant.