Religious workers coming to the UK for a business visit (for example to attend a conference) and undertake some preaching or pastoral work during the visit qualify as business visitors.

Visiting religious workers, who come to the UK for a particular event, such as a conference or other similar event, may be asked to give a sermon or otherwise preach or give some pastoral care during the course of their visit.  This is permissible under the definition of a business visitor provided the individual is based abroad and does not intend to take up an office, post or appointment here.