Permitted Paid
Engagement visitor visa

A Permitted Paid Engagement visitor visa is a type of UK visa that allows individuals to come to the UK for a short period of time to carry out specific paid work engagements. These engagements must be related to the individual's expertise and cannot amount to employment or self-employment.

The Permitted Paid Engagement visitor visa is designed for individuals who have been invited to the UK to undertake a specific paid work engagement. This includes academics, experts in their field, and entertainers who are coming to perform or audition.

With a PPE visitor visa, you can undertake specific paid engagements, including:

• Giving lectures or taking part in seminars or conferences.
• Taking part in sporting events or competitions.
• Performing as an artist, musician, or entertainer.
• Participating in fashion modeling assignments.
• Undertaking specific work-related training.

 To be eligible for a Permitted Paid Engagement visitor visa, you must have been invited to the UK to carry out a specific paid work engagement, and you must be able to demonstrate that you have enough money to support yourself during your stay in the UK. You must also show that you will leave the UK at the end of your visit.

You can stay in the UK for up to 1 month on a Permitted Paid Engagement visitor visa.

No, it is not possible to extend a Permitted Paid Engagement visitor visa. If you need to stay in the UK for longer than 1 month, you will need to apply for a different type of visa.

No, it is not possible to switch to a different visa category from a Permitted Paid Engagement visitor visa. If you want to stay in the UK for longer or switch to a different visa category, you will need to leave the UK and apply for a new visa from your home country.

The processing time for a Permitted Paid Engagement visitor visa application varies depending on the country where you are applying from. In most cases, the visa processing time is within 3 weeks.

The cost of a Permitted Paid Engagement visitor visa is £95 for a 1-month stay. Additional fees may apply depending on your country of origin and the specific visa application centre you are using.

 Yes, you can carry out specific paid work engagements related to your area of expertise while you are in the UK on a Permitted Paid Engagement visitor visa. However, you cannot work in the UK in any other capacity or take on any additional work engagements.

What documents do I need to apply for a PPE visitor visa?

To apply for a PPE visitor visa, you will need to provide the following documents:

• A valid passport or travel document.
• Evidence of your invitation to undertake the specific paid engagement in the UK.
• Evidence that you have enough money to support yourself during your stay in the UK.
• Evidence that you intend to leave the UK at the end of your visit.
• Any other documents that may be required based on your individual circumstances.