Can International Students Start a Business in the UK? 2026 Guide
In most cases, anyone with a UK Student visa is not allowed to be self-employed or engage in business activity, including running a company, trading online or undertaking freelance work. The Immigration Rules prohibit business activity while studying, although there are lawful routes that allow entrepreneurship after graduation. This guide explains what is prohibited, what […]
Visit Visa UK Guide 2026
Section A: What is the UK Visit Visa? Many people talk about a “Visit Visa” when travelling to the UK, but the correct legal term is the Standard Visitor Visa. The route is governed by Appendix V of the Immigration Rules and its related Permitted Activities. It is designed for short-term, non-settlement purposes […]
UK Visit Visa Requirements 2026
Section A: UK Visit Visa Overview The UK visit visa, formally known as the Standard Visitor Visa, is a temporary immigration route allowing short-term stays in the UK. It is generally issued for visits of up to six months at a time, although longer validity visas of two, five, or ten years can […]
Avoiding Discrimination in Right to Work Checks 2026
Section A: Discrimination and Right to Work Checks – The Legal Tension Employers Face UK employers are under a duty to prevent illegal working by ensuring that those they employ have the right to work in the UK. Equally, employers are prohibited from unlawfully discriminating against workers and job applicants and workers when […]
General Work Visa UK: Eligibility & Application 2026
Section A: Who Needs a UK Work Visa? Most non-UK nationals require permission to work in the UK unless they already hold an immigration status allowing them to live and work in the country without restriction. The specific visa required will depend on the individual’s nationality, the type of work they will be […]
UK International Sportsperson Visa Guide 2026
Section A: What is the International Sportsperson Visa? The UK International Sports Person Visa is a specialist sponsored work visa category designed to attract elite athletes and qualified coaches to the United Kingdom. This visa enables sports professionals who have an internationally recognised level of achievement in their sport to work and reside […]
UK Student Visa Working Hours: Rules Explained 2026
Section A: Student Visa Working Hours in the UK Students with permission under the Student route can work in the UK, but only within clearly defined limits. Weekly hour caps apply during term-time, full-time work is permitted only in specific circumstances, and certain roles such as self-employment and professional sport remain prohibited. […]
UK Right to Work 2026: Checks, Documents & Compliance
Section A: What is the Right to Work? “Right to Work” in the UK is a legal term that refers to an individual’s permission to undertake employment within the country. This authorisation is determined by their immigration status or citizenship, ensuring that only those individuals who are legally permitted to work are employed, […]
UK Secondment Worker Visa Guide 2026
Section A: What is the UK Secondment Worker visa? The UK Secondment Worker visa is for overseas nationals being seconded to the UK as part of either a high value contract or investment by their employer overseas. It’s a specialist work visa designed to support the transfer of skills and knowledge between international offices […]
Creative Worker Visa UK Explained 2026
Section A: What is the Creative Worker Visa? The Creative Worker visa is a specialist visa category designed to enable individuals in the creative sector to work in the UK on a temporary basis. The primary purpose of the Creative Worker visa is to facilitate the entry of international talent into the UK’s […]