FAQ
Business visitor policies
70. The UK Government should review and relax its business visitor rules to enable corporations to bring in highly skilled workers for short-term projects. This will support the growth of businesses that rely on international talent and enhance the UK's capability.
71. The UK Government should consider extending the maximum permissible stay under business visas to enable businesses to pursue longer-term projects and improve business continuity.
72. The UK Government should conduct a review of the visa costs and paperwork facing UK businesses and seek to make the system more accessible to businesses of all sizes. This will promote a more favourable business environment for international trade.
73. The UK Government should examine the possibility of relaxing Mode 4 restrictions with major trade partners where this can assist negotiations for deeper Free Trade Agreements. This will promote greater cooperation and foster deeper trade relationships.