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You might be able to apply to change (‘switch’) to a Representative of an Overseas Business visa if you’re already in the UK on a different type of visa.
You can switch to this visa if you’re both:
Your family members (‘dependants’) also need to apply to switch their visa, if they want to stay in the UK. You can include your family members in your application or they can apply separately, before their current visa expires.
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 Your application will be withdrawn if you do.
You cannot apply to switch to a Representative of an Overseas Business visa if you’re currently in the UK with any of the following:
You must leave the UK and apply for a Representative of an Overseas Business visa from abroad if you’re in one of these categories.
You also cannot switch to this visa if you are a sole representative of a business.
The visa costs £719.
You must pay the healthcare surcharge as part of your application. Check how much you need to pay before you apply.
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:
You’ll be told what you need to do when you apply.
You must apply online before your current visa expires.
Once you’ve started your application, you can save your form and complete it later.
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Sign in to your account using the link from your sign-up email.
You’ll usually get a decision within 8 weeks of your application date.
You’ll be contacted if your application will take longer, for example:
You may be able to pay to get a faster decision – you’ll be told if you can when 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.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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