Work visas and business travel
We support professionals, employers, and business travellers with the visas and documentation needed for work-related travel.
Requirements vary by destination, role, and individual circumstances, so we focus on identifying what applies, preparing the right supporting documents, and handling applications to fit your plans.
Common work travel scenarios
Conferences, exhibitions, and business meetings
Short-term business travel that still requires the right permission.
Attending conferences, exhibitions, or business meetings can still require a visa, depending on the destination and the nature of your role. We help clarify what’s permitted under business visitor rules and prepare the appropriate application where a visa is required.
Company transfers and relocations
Moving employees to work in different countries.
When someone is moving to work in a different country on behalf of their employer, the visa requirements depend on the destination, the nature of the work, and the length of stay. We help prepare the necessary documentation and guide both employer and employee through the application process.
Contract work and project-based assignments
Short-term contracts and specific projects abroad.
Working on a short-term contract or specific project abroad may require a work visa even if the stay is brief. We work out what applies in your situation, collate supporting documents, and submit the application according to the requirements of the destination country.
Journalists and documentary work
Media activity often falls outside standard business travel.
Journalists and documentary teams may require specific permission to work in-country, even for short assignments. We advise on the correct visa category, prepare supporting documentation, and handle applications where standard business travel isn’t suitable.
Business travel that exceeds visa-free limits
When ESTA or visa-free entry doesn't cover your activities.
Some business activities require a visa even for short visits, depending on what you're doing and where you're going. If ESTA or visa-free entry doesn't cover your situation, we help determine what does and prepare the appropriate application.
Eligibility questions and complex cases
Non-straightforward situations requiring careful review.
Work visa eligibility can depend on qualifications, job descriptions, employer sponsorship, salary thresholds, or previous immigration history. If your situation is not straightforward, we review the requirements, explain what's needed, and help build the supporting case.
Previous refusals or immigration issues
Applications affected by past immigration history.
If you've had a visa refused before, overstayed, or had other immigration issues, future applications may require additional explanation and documentation. We help you address these matters clearly and present your current circumstances appropriately.
Multiple-entry work visas and repeat travel
For work requiring regular travel to the same country.
If your work requires regular travel to the same country, a multiple-entry work visa may be more practical than applying each time. We work out what's available, whether it suits your situation, and handle the application accordingly.
US Global Entry applications
Expedited entry program for US travel.
Global Entry provides expedited entry to the United States for approved travellers. We assist with the application process, help prepare for the interview, and advise on eligibility and supporting documentation. Also available for personal travel applicants.
DHS TRIP applications (Traveler Redress Inquiry Program)
Resolving issues with US border screening.
If you've experienced difficulties at US borders or airports—such as being detained, refused entry, or consistently selected for additional screening—a DHS TRIP application may help resolve these issues. We assist with preparing and submitting the application. This service is available for both business and personal travellers.
How we work with work travel
Our approach focuses on understanding requirements, coordinating documentation, and managing timelines.
Understanding the requirements
We review the destination country's work visa requirements, determine what applies to your specific situation, and explain what documentation will be needed. This includes understanding job descriptions, employer sponsorship requirements, and eligibility criteria.
Preparing the applications
We collect the necessary documents from both the employer and the employee, complete the required forms, and prepare supporting letters or explanations where needed. This includes coordinating between multiple parties when employer sponsorship is involved.
Managing timelines
Work visa applications have processing times that need to be factored into travel plans. We submit applications with appropriate lead time, track progress, and keep you informed throughout the process so you know what to expect.
Coordinating dependant applications
When family members accompany the main visa applicant, we handle dependant visa applications alongside the principal case. This includes coordinating documentation, timing, and submission for spouses, partners, and children where the visa category permits accompanying family members.
Support while you're travelling
Business travel can't always wait for replacement documents. If a passport is lost or a visa issue arises while someone is travelling for work, we advise on the quickest practical route forward. Where we've handled the original application, we already have copies and context to hand.
Ready to discuss work travel?
Tell us where you need to travel, what the work involves, and your timescales. We'll review what visa category applies and work out the most practical route forward.
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