Visa Opportunities Expanded for Indian Professionals and Chefs Under Trade Deal

The India-UK trade deal promises streamlined visa processes for Indian professionals, business visitors, executives, investors, musicians, chefs, and yoga teachers. Key highlights include three-year visas for senior executives, 12-month visas for service providers, and 1,800 annual visas for creative professionals. The UK won't impose limits on Indian business mobility or require local job ads. The deal also supports mutual recognition of qualifications for Indian nurses and accountants. British firms can enter India’s auditing and architectural sectors, while India retains restrictions on legal services and British bank expansion. Indian educational institutions and hospitals can also explore operations in the UK.