🇬🇧 United Kingdom

I can visit for workshops, guest lectures and some consultancy under the UK visitor rules for invited professionals. The institution should issue a formal invitation and confirm that the planned activity qualifies before booking.

 

🇨🇭 Switzerland

I can teach or consult for short periods under the Swiss notification system for EFTA nationals. The Swiss institution normally completes the notification before the engagement begins.

 

🇱🇮 Liechtenstein

Short workshops, lectures and consultancy may be possible through the EEA short-stay system. The host institution should confirm whether a notification or permit is required before dates are agreed.

 

🇺🇸 United States

I can attend conferences, consultations and certain invited academic engagements. Some universities can also pay a short-term honorarium, but broader workshops or consultancy may require a work-authorised visa.

 

🇨🇦 Canada

Short speaking engagements, seminars and some workshops may be possible without a full work permit. The host should confirm whether the engagement qualifies under the business visitor or public-speaker rules.

 

🇦🇺 Australia

I can attend conferences and seminars as a business visitor. Paid workshops, lectures or consultancy normally require a short-term work visa supported by the Australian host.

 

🇳🇿 New Zealand

I can visit for limited business and conference activities. Paid workshops or teaching will usually require a Specific Purpose Work Visa supported by the host institution.

 

🇯🇵 Japan

Paid teaching, workshops and consultancy require an appropriate work-authorised status. The Japanese host will normally need to support the visa and immigration paperwork.

 

🇸🇬 Singapore

Some short workshops, talks and training sessions can use Singapore’s work-pass-exempt system. The host must register the engagement in advance or sponsor a short-term work pass where required.

 

🇰🇷 South Korea

Paid lectures, masterclasses and consultancy normally use the C-4 short-term employment visa. The Korean institution must provide the invitation and supporting documents.

 

🇲🇽 Mexico

I can deliver paid workshops, lectures or consultancy when the Mexican host arranges the correct immigration permission. The institution will normally need to provide a formal offer or invitation.

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🇭🇰 Hong Kong

Unpaid talks with expenses covered may be possible as a visitor. Paid workshops, lectures or consultancy will normally require the host to arrange an employment visa.

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🇹🇼 Taiwan

Paid teaching, workshops and consultancy normally require a business visa and work permit. The Thai institution should arrange the appropriate authorisation before confirming the booking.

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🇹🇭 Thailand
Film festivals and universities frequently invite international speakers for short visits. A Non-Immigrant B or Business Visitor visa usually suffices for short workshops.

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🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates

I can deliver short workshops, lectures and consultancy when the UAE host arranges a temporary or mission work permit. The institution normally handles the sponsorship process.

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🇶🇦 Qatar

Paid workshops, lectures and consultancy require advance approval arranged by the host institution. The organisation should confirm both the work-permission and payment requirements before booking.

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🇿🇦 South Africa

Short paid engagements can normally use a visitor visa with temporary work authorisation. The host should provide the invitation and supporting information for the application.

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🇧🇷 Brazil

Short professional engagements may be possible, but the Brazilian host must confirm the correct visa or work-authorisation route. The invitation and payment structure should be agreed in advance.

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🇦🇷 Argentina

Workshops, lectures and consultancy may be possible with the appropriate temporary authorisation. The Argentine institution should confirm the correct process before the engagement is booked.

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🇨🇱 Chile

I can undertake short paid engagements after receiving authorisation to work during a temporary stay. The Chilean host should help arrange this before the activity begins.

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🇮🇳 India

Conference attendance and paid teaching are treated differently. For workshops, lectures or consultancy, the Indian institution should confirm the correct visa category before dates are agreed.

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🇹🇷 Türkiye
Short workshops, lectures and consultancy may qualify for a work permit or work-permit exemption. The Turkish host should confirm the correct route before dates are finalised.

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