If it is indicated that a visitor will be working remotely in the UK, the Home Office is likely to question this to ensure the main purpose of the visit is not to work in the UK. A visitor cannot come to the UK with the main intention to work remotely. However, the main purpose of the trip must be for a ‘permitted activity’. The guidance states that visitors are permitted to undertake activities relating to their employment overseas remotely whilst they are in the UK, such as responding to emails and answering phone calls. The most recent Home Office guidance for visitors sets out the circumstances in which an individual can work remotely in the UK whilst on a visit visa. Visitors can work remotely in some circumstances If an individual’s intention is to come to the UK to work for a company based in the UK (regardless of whether this will be in an office or from home), they will need to apply for a Skilled Worker visa. Visitors are prohibited from undertaking paid or unpaid work for a UK company, or as a self-employed person. install, dismantle, repair, service or advise on equipment, computer software and hardware, if your overseas company has a contract with a UK company or organisation.deliver training or share knowledge on internal projects with UK employees of the company you work for overseas and.oversee the delivery of goods and services provided by a UK company to your overseas company or organisation.give a one-off or short series of talks as long as they are not for profit or a commercial event (you must not be paid).do work-related training if you are employed overseas and the training is not available in your home country.attend trade fairs to promote your business (you cannot sell things).negotiate and sign deals and contracts.attend interviews, meetings, conferences, and seminars.The following business activities are permitted: However, a visitor may conduct general business activities in the UK. undertake a work placement or internship.establish or run a business as a self-employed person.work for an organisation or business in the UK.What are the general rules on permitted activities? These are set out in Appendix Visitor: Permitted Activities. Visitors cannot work in the UK unless they are in the UK for a ‘permitted activity’. The shift to hybrid work models has also raised an important question regarding whether or not a person visiting the UK is lawfully able to work remotely during that visit. Since the pandemic, the idea of working remotely has become increasingly popular and has allowed greater flexibility to travel.
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