Highlights: UK visit visa now lets you work remotely and attend meetings!
- The United Kingdom welcomes remote working visitors to work in the UK with a UK Visit Visa.
- UK travelers have been allowed to work remotely from January 31, 2024.
- Academics, scientists, and researchers can conduct research using the UK Visit Visa.
- The Permitted Paid Engagements (PPE) list is set to extend, giving conference speakers a 30-day limit to carry out their activities.
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Work remotely with a UK Visit Visa!
The UK welcomes visitors to work remotely even without a digital visa. Visitors traveling to the UK with a UK visit visa can work remotely starting January 31, 2024.
Visitors would be allowed to work remotely only if their primary intention of visiting the UK is for vacations, meeting family members, engaging in non-work related activities, or attending a conference or business meeting.
This visa differs from the digital nomad available in Cyprus, Portugal, Spain, and Greece as it prevents individuals from entering the UK with the primary intention of remote work.
Do's and Don'ts of the UK Visit Visa
As per the recent announcement made to the UK Visit Visa, visitors can avail themselves of remote employment opportunities.
Here is the list of do's and don'ts for the UK visit visa holders willing to work remotely:
| Do’s | Don’ts |
| Check e-mails | Engage with the local market |
| Take phone calls | Work for organisations in the UK |
| Join virtual meetings | Directly provide goods |
| Telecommunication-related activities | Engage in public service |
Additional opportunities are given to researchers, academics, and scientists to conduct research in the UK during their visit. Researchers can conduct independent research or be related directly to their overseas employer.
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Extension of Permitted Paid Engagements (PPE)
The UK Government is likely to extend the Permitted Paid Engagements (PPE) list to allow payment for conference speakers. PPE speakers will be given 30 days to carry out their activities. The 30-day limit starts from the date of their arrival in the UK.
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