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A permitted paid engagement lets an expert in their field come to the UK for a short time to carry out a specific paid engagement at the invitation of a UK organisation, without needing sponsorship. Examples include guest lecturers, examiners, lawyers, artists, entertainers and sports people.
IAUK advises invited experts and the organisations inviting them, and prepares applications that show the engagement fits the rules.
Official application information: Apply for a UK visit visa on GOV.UK
Home Office fees and requirements change regularly. We confirm the current figures with you before any application is submitted.
For example, academics invited to lecture or examine, lawyers providing advocacy, and professional artists, entertainers and sports people invited by a UK organisation.
No. You need a formal invitation, not a certificate of sponsorship.
The paid engagement must be carried out within a short, fixed period after arrival. We confirm the current time limits when we assess your case.
No. Only the engagement or engagements covered by your invitation.
Planning a trip to Europe? We prepare your full application, book your visa centre appointment and check every document before you go, for one fixed fee.
Per applicant. Embassy and visa centre fees are paid separately.