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A short-stay business visa allows attending meetings, conferences, negotiations, trade fairs or market research. Visa-exempt nationalities (e.g., US, Canada, Australia for short stays) usually don’t need one. Most others require a Schengen short-stay visa (Type C) for Italy, France, Germany, Spain (up to 90 days in 180) or a UK Standard Visitor visa for the UK (up to 6 months). Check instantly with our Business Visa Check calculator.

Typical requirements include: valid passport, application form, biometric photos, travel medical insurance (Schengen: min. €30,000), proof of business purpose (invitation letter, conference registration), flight & hotel bookings, proof of funds/accommodation. Requirements vary slightly by nationality and destination. See our complete Schengen Visa Document Checklist for the detailed 2026 list.

Schengen: usually 15 calendar days (standard), up to 30–60 days in complex/peak cases. Apply 15 days to 6 months in advance.
UK Standard Visitor: normally 3 weeks (standard), faster with priority/super-priority services. Always check current processing times at the relevant embassy or VFS Global / TLScontact.

Schengen business visa: meetings, negotiations, conferences, trade fairs, market research (no paid work, no employment).
UK Standard Visitor visa: similar activities + limited permitted paid engagements (e.g., certain speaker fees with approval). No employment or self-employment in either case. Declare your main purpose clearly at entry.

Yes — a single Schengen visa allows travel across all Schengen countries (including Italy, France, Germany, Spain) for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Apply via the main destination or first-entry country. The UK is not in Schengen, so a separate UK visa is always required, even if you combine both regions in one trip.

Schengen short-stay (Type C): €90 for adults, €45 for children 6–12 (plus possible service fees).
UK Standard Visitor visa: £127 (6 months), £475 (2 years), £848 (5 years), £1,059 (10 years) as of current 2026 rates. Fees can change — confirm on official sites.

We make the process simple for individuals and HR teams: use our free Business Visa Check to instantly see the required visa type and documents; get full support through our dedicated country services for Italy, France, Germany, Spain, and the UK; receive help with invitations, document preparation, compliance checks and application guidance. Book a consultation for tailored support.