The New Rules: Doing Business in the UK as a Visitor Business travel has always been essential for global networking, closing deals, and managing overseas branches. In 2025, the UK government has clarified -and even expanded -what you can do when visiting on a standard visitor visa, especially important for executives, remote workers, and consultants. If you’re planning to come to the UK for business, it’s now easier to know what’s allowed… and what’s strictly off-limits. For detailed eligibility and application process, visit our comprehensive guide: UK Business Visit Visa - Everything you need to know . What You Can Legally Do on a UK Visitor Visa With a standard visitor visa (and for many nationalities, including those using the new ETA scheme), you can now visit the UK for up to six months to take part in the following permitted business activities: • Attend meetings, interviews, conferences, and seminars: You can join internal business meetings or negotiate and sign co...