Attendance at Executive Hire Show 2027 is classed as a business visit to the United Kingdom. British and Irish passport holders travel without formalities, while most visa-exempt nationals — including visitors from the EU, United States, Canada, Australia, Japan, Singapore and South Korea — must hold an approved UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA, £16, valid two years) before boarding. Nationals of countries without a UK visa exemption need a Standard Visitor Visa for business (£127, typically decided in about three weeks). Apply through gov.uk at least three weeks before departure, carry your show invitation and hotel confirmation, and arrange an ATA Carnet through your chamber of commerce if you are shipping demonstration equipment.
Estimated cost: Varies by visa type and nationality (check official site).
Processing: Varies by nationality; apply several weeks before travel.
Valid for two years or until the passport expires, allowing multiple entries of up to six months each. Apply through the official UK ETA app or gov.uk and travel with the same passport used in the application. Permits attendance at trade fairs and business meetings, but not paid employment or direct selling of goods from a stand. Apply online at gov.uk, book a visa application centre appointment a
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