Import license eligibility

[chandranmarani]

Hello,

I am having Tier 2 general visa. I work for a company in UK who sponsored me this Tier 2 general visa. I am in my 3rd year under this visa. My question is, can I apply for a import license to UK government? I wish to import groceries from India. I am married, anticipating an answer "NO" then can I apply it for my wife who is Tier 2 dependant

Thanks
Chandra

[CR001]

Import groceries for what purpose??

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/export-and- ... -countries

[chandranmarani]

For selling to local market. That link you suggested has referred. It is not telling that Tier2 general guys can't apply. That's why the confusion

[CR001]

For selling to local market. That link you suggested has referred. It is not telling that Tier2 general guys can't apply. That's why the confusion

The link deals with the licence and NOT with immigration issues. Two completely separate issues.

You as a tier 2 visa holder cannot be self employed, which is what this would be as you would need to have a business to get a licence and meet all of the requirements.

[chandranmarani]

Thank you... Is this applicable for Tier2 dependant? Can she apply for import license. A business can start only if this license is available.

[CR001]

Yes, fine for your dependent to be self employed and have a business.

[chandranmarani]

wow that's a great news.

Cheers
Chandra