Most European, North American, Australian and Japanese visitors can attend Professional Woodworking Expo without a visa for up to six months, but now need an approved UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA, GBP 16, usually decided within 3 working days) before travel. Nationals of countries without a UK visa waiver need a Standard Visitor Visa (GBP 127, typically around 3 weeks) applied for at least 6–8 weeks ahead of the June 2027 show. Trade-fair attendance, supplier meetings and site visits are permitted on visitor routes; paid employment is not. Exhibitors shipping machinery or tools should use an ATA Carnet, which the UK accepts, to move demonstration equipment in and out duty-free.
Estimated cost: Varies by visa type and nationality (check official site).
Processing: Varies by nationality; apply several weeks before travel.
Valid for two years of multiple visits of up to 6 months. Apply through the official UK ETA app or gov.uk before booking flights. Covers attending trade fairs, site visits, negotiations and meetings, but not taking up employment or selling directly to the public in the UK.
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