Invitation: Applying for a UK Business Visa (Shanghai)

UK time:

07/02/2023 02:00 - 07/02/2023 03:30

China time:

07/02/2023 10:00 - 07/02/2023 11:30

Venue: CBBC's Shanghai office; online via Zoom

With the easing of travel restrictions, CBBC has been fielding several enquiries from our members and partners concerning general information on the UK business visa policy and process; and the possibility of supporting China business delegation visits to the UK.

Visits to the UK from China look set to take off in 2023, now that the opportunity to travel has opened up and plans for the year ahead are taking shape. For companies, investors and government alike in China, this means more opportunities for in-person meetings and visits to one of the most dynamic and business-friendly markets in Europe.

To best support business trips to the UK over the coming year, the China-Britain Business Council (CBBC), in collaboration UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) a branch of the UK Government Home Office and their delivery partner VFS Global – managers of the UK Visa Application centres across China, will be hosting in-person and online briefings in both Beijing and Shanghai covering the application for a UK business visa shortly after the Spring Festival break.

Please note that this event is open to all (priority for CBBC members) and is in both English (UKVI) and Mandarin (VFS Global).

How to register

To join a briefing, please scan the QR codes below to register your session. For more questions, please contact: Anna.Zhou@cbbc.org

Agenda:

09:30 – 10:00: Guest Registration
10:00 – 10:05: Event Starts, Opening Remarks: China-Britain Business Council
10:05 – 10:25: Presentation: Visiting the UK for Business – An Update on UK Business VISA Policy by Jaymee Gonzales, UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI)
10:25 – 10:45: Presentation: How to apply for a UK Business Visa by Ms. Sissi Shen, VFS Global
10:45 – 10:50: CBBC support to visiting delegations
10:50 – 11:00: Q&A
11:00 – 11:30: Event Ends. Guest are welcome to stay for networking

Speakers:

Jaymee Gonzales, UKVI

Jaymee Gonzales is part of the UKVI Customer Account Management Network. Operating across the Asia-Pacific region, their main role is to deliver an excellent UK visa service which protects the UK from harm and supports UK growth and prosperity. As a UKVI customer account manager for Malaysia and Mongolia, Jaymee actively engages with key stakeholders to represent UKVI at their online and offline activities to educate audiences about UKVI’s latest policies and requirements. She also seeks feedback from customers to drive innovation and improve customer experience.

Sissi Shen, VFS Global

Sissi has more than 7 years’ experience managing the operations of Visa Application Centres in East China with accountability for process adherence, customer satisfaction and overall responsibility for interaction and relationship management with the UK government.

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Invitation: Applying for a UK Business Visa (Shanghai)