Most international visitors need pre-travel authorisation for the UK. Visa-waiver nationals — US, EU/EEA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Singapore and the GCC states — require an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA, £16, usually decided within 3 working days), while passport holders from India, China, Nigeria, Pakistan, Turkey and most of Asia and Africa need a Standard Visitor Visa (£127, around 3 weeks to process, longer in peak periods). Both routes cover exhibition attendance, supplier meetings and contract negotiation for stays of up to six months; apply at least six weeks ahead of the 25–26 November 2026 show and carry the decision letter, stand invitation and hotel booking when you land.
Estimated cost: Varies by visa type and nationality (check official site).
Processing: Varies by nationality; apply several weeks before travel.
Apply through the official UK ETA app or gov.uk and link the authorisation to the passport you travel on. Exhibition attendance, supplier meetings and contract negotiation are permitted visitor activities; paid work for a UK employer and selling directly to the public are not.
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