How UK Immigration Issues Can Lead To Contractual Performance Risk

UK businesses using international talent should be aware that an ETA or immigration permission may be refused or could be cancelled after grant. This article considers some of the main issues that can cause problems, the resulting contract risk and how to reduce it.

UK businesses should take care not to assume that international talent will be able to enter or stay the UK to fulfil obligations that require their physical presence here, even if they hold an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) or immigration permission. This could include entertainers and other creative workers, sportspersons, business executives and other key personnel needing to come to the UK either for short or longer-term purposes.