Business Visitor Visa on top of Tier1 Visa

[Prashant428]

Hi,

I have Tier1 UK Visa but my employer wants me to send on a Business Trip. I would like to know if I can get Business Visitor Visa when I already have Tier1 General Migrant Visa.

I have asked VFS and they said that since these 2 Visa are of different categories, there should not be any problem. Please suggest

Thanks,
Sachin

[destiniation_london]

NO!!...yon can't... at any time you can only be on ONE visa to UK.

if you stamp your visa with any other category, your Tier 1 becomes void and invalid.

Just don't understand, what's the issue in sending you on Tier 1 visa ??

AFAIK, you should not switch to another category as you risk invalidating your Tier 1.

[geriatrix]

Couple of things ....

1. Please don't make multiple posts on the same topic.
2. It is neither appropriate nor the norm to delete all your previous posts (queries) after getting the answers you needed.

This said, coming to the query at hand:

An applicant may hold more than one valid entry clearance, for example a regular traveller already holding a longer period multiple visit visa can be issued with a visa for another purpose. When issuing a second visa, the applicant should be advised to explain to the Immigration Officer on arrival in which capacity he/she is seeking entry to the UK.

This used to be on the UKVisas website until recently. Perhaps a change in policy? So check with VFS / BHC if this rule is still applicable. If it is, your Tier 1 (General) visa may remain valid.


regards

[vinny]

Hi,

I have Tier1 UK Visa but my employer wants me to send on a Business Trip. I would like to know if I can get Business Visitor Visa when I already have Tier1 General Migrant Visa.

I have asked VFS and they said that since these 2 Visa are of different categories, there should not be any problem. Please suggest

Thanks,
Sachin

Is this an overseas non-UK employer?

[destiniation_london]

Couple of things ....

1. Please don't make multiple posts on the same topic.
2. It is neither appropriate nor the norm to delete all your previous posts (queries) after getting the answers you needed.

This said, coming to the query at hand:

An applicant may hold more than one valid entry clearance, for example a regular traveller already holding a longer period multiple visit visa can be issued with a visa for another purpose. When issuing a second visa, the applicant should be advised to explain to the Immigration Officer on arrival in which capacity he/she is seeking entry to the UK.

This used to on the UKVisas website until recently. Perhaps a change in policy? So check with VFS / BHC if this rule is still applicable. If it is, your Tier 1 (General) visa may remain valid.


regards

Oh..my bad!...i wasn't aware of any such rule. I thought you can be on only one visa at any given time. Moreover, why he/she can't travel to uk on already issued Tier 1 visa and emphasise on issuing new business visa. I guess it might have something to do with the tax relief related to business visits??

[geriatrix]

ECB10.5 (quote above) has been replaced with this new instruction:

It is not possible to hold more than one visa or entry clearance. If your circumstances change you should always inform the Home Office before you leave the UK so that your permission to stay can be curtailed. Once your permission to stay has been curtailed you will be able to apply for a new visa overseas.

regards