The changes regarding “permitted paid engagements” (PPE) in the UK are significant. This update explains how the old “Permitted Paid Engagement Visitor visa” has been integrated into the “Standard Visitor visa”, eliminating the need for a specialised PPE Visitor visa to undertake paid engagements.
Visitors are generally not allowed to work in the UK unless they are engaged in “permitted activities” as outlined in the Visitor appendices. These activities include categories like Volunteering, General Business Activities, Intra-corporate Activities, Legal, Religion and Creative.
Visitors cannot receive payment from a UK source for any activities undertaken in the UK, except under specific exceptions:
Failure to comply with these rules can result in serious consequences for future immigration applications.
A permitted paid engagement allows certain professionals to receive payment for specific activities in the UK. These professionals include:
These engagements must be pre-arranged, declared upon entry, and supported by a formal invitation.
The “Permitted Paid Engagement Visitor visa” category no longer exists. Visitors wishing to undertake PPEs can now apply for a Standard Visitor visa. This means:
Visitors must:
While Standard Visitor visas are typically valid for up to six months, permitted paid engagements must be completed within 30 days of entry into the UK. Visitors can stay for up to six months to engage in other permitted activities.
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