Advice RE EU contractors working short-term in UK
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Hi all,
I'm keen to talk to someone who has a good understanding of the work permit/visa situation post-Brexit.
There may be a situation in future where we would like to bring an EU national to the UK to work for a short fixed-term contract - typically 2 to 5 days - this would be delivering training to a corporate client.
The contractual relationship would be between us (UK Ltd company) and the EU company who employ the individual.
Is this even possible any more without applying for a work visa/permit?
Happy to chat off-line.
Thanks in advance.
I'm keen to talk to someone who has a good understanding of the work permit/visa situation post-Brexit.
There may be a situation in future where we would like to bring an EU national to the UK to work for a short fixed-term contract - typically 2 to 5 days - this would be delivering training to a corporate client.
The contractual relationship would be between us (UK Ltd company) and the EU company who employ the individual.
Is this even possible any more without applying for a work visa/permit?
Happy to chat off-line.
Thanks in advance.
The post-Brexit visa and work permit requirements for bringing EU nationals to the UK for short-term work assignments have indeed changed.
It is possible to bring an EU national to the UK for a short-term engagement such as delivering training, but a visa will likely be required. The Permitted Paid Engagement (PPE) visa seems to be the most suitable option for your scenario.
The PPE visa allows experts in their field to come to the UK (up to a month) to undertake specific paid engagements without the need for a full work visa. This could include delivering training or lectures.
The individual will need to apply online and provide evidence of their expertise, details of the engagement, and an invitation from the UK company.
It is possible to bring an EU national to the UK for a short-term engagement such as delivering training, but a visa will likely be required. The Permitted Paid Engagement (PPE) visa seems to be the most suitable option for your scenario.
The PPE visa allows experts in their field to come to the UK (up to a month) to undertake specific paid engagements without the need for a full work visa. This could include delivering training or lectures.
The individual will need to apply online and provide evidence of their expertise, details of the engagement, and an invitation from the UK company.
Hi Paddy1970,
This is the same point of progress in my research that I'm struggling with. I can see the activity of the contractor will be doing is likely to be covered by this (in terms of delivering specialist training/lecture in an area of their general expertise) but I'm struggling with the definition of the client (ie us).
We are a specialist training company, but not a Higher Institute of Education, nor a Research Institute.
Any thoughts?
This is the same point of progress in my research that I'm struggling with. I can see the activity of the contractor will be doing is likely to be covered by this (in terms of delivering specialist training/lecture in an area of their general expertise) but I'm struggling with the definition of the client (ie us).
We are a specialist training company, but not a Higher Institute of Education, nor a Research Institute.
Any thoughts?
The situation you described is indeed nuanced, especially with the specific definitions that the UK immigration rules apply.
While your company is not a Higher Education Institute or Research Institute, there is still a potential for eligibility under the broader category of a UK-based organization, particularly if you can demonstrate the specialist nature of the training being provided. The key points to address are:
Specialist Training: The training should be highly specialized and not something generally available.The individual should have a recognized expertise in their field.
Invitation Letter: Draft a clear and detailed invitation letter specifying the nature of the training, the expert's qualifications, and why their specific expertise is required.Include details of the engagement, dates, and how this training aligns with the business activities of your company.
Supporting Documentation: Provide additional documentation that underscores the specialist nature of your company and the necessity of the expert's role in this context. This might include company brochures, examples of past specialist training sessions, and client testimonials.
If the PPE visa does not seem viable, consider re-framing the engagement for a Standard Visitor Visa or explore other short-term work visas.
While your company is not a Higher Education Institute or Research Institute, there is still a potential for eligibility under the broader category of a UK-based organization, particularly if you can demonstrate the specialist nature of the training being provided. The key points to address are:
Specialist Training: The training should be highly specialized and not something generally available.The individual should have a recognized expertise in their field.
Invitation Letter: Draft a clear and detailed invitation letter specifying the nature of the training, the expert's qualifications, and why their specific expertise is required.Include details of the engagement, dates, and how this training aligns with the business activities of your company.
Supporting Documentation: Provide additional documentation that underscores the specialist nature of your company and the necessity of the expert's role in this context. This might include company brochures, examples of past specialist training sessions, and client testimonials.
If the PPE visa does not seem viable, consider re-framing the engagement for a Standard Visitor Visa or explore other short-term work visas.
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