Business Visa-Free Entry (Exempt Countries)
Visa free
- Maximum stay
- 180 days
- Processing time
- N/A - no visa application required
- Fee
- Free
- Validity
- Up to 6 months per visit (business)
- Entry
- Single entry
General Immigration guidance states citizens of visa-exempt countries entering for holiday or business may stay up to six months if standard entry conditions are met.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Applies only to listed visa-exempt nationalities.
Eligible countries: Albania, Andorra, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Dominica, Estonia, Eswatini, Fiji, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Grenada, Guyana, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Korea (Republic of), Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lesotho, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Moldova (Republic of), Monaco, Namibia, Nauru, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Seychelles, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Spain, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Tajikistan, Tanzania, United Republic of, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States of America, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of), Zambia
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Purpose of visit
Permitted for short business visits without local employment.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6
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Proof of funds
Accepted forms: Recent bank statements, cash/card funds evidence; Minimum amount: Sufficient means for intended stay
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Accommodation proof
Provide hotel booking, tenancy evidence or host details that cover the planned stay.
Accepted types: Hotel booking, rental booking, or host invitation/accommodation confirmation; Must cover full stay: Yes
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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: No; Must show return: Yes
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Invitation letter
Host requirements: Business invitation/supporting purpose documentation may be requested
How to apply
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Document gathering
Prepare travel document set and business purpose evidence.
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Document submission
Present documents to immigration officer at entry if requested.