Visa type for Scotland to attend Conference from India
I am invited to attend a conference in Edinburgh. I am clear that I will be requiring UK standard Visa, after going through these links. https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa
However, while booking an appointment I am confused with the Visa Category. The purpose of my visit - Business (Academic) or Tourism?
Conference - General Studies and Status of Women
Related to my Work - No, this is a domain outside my work area.
Profession - Senior Analyst, Finance and IT domain
Since my work is not related, I am assuming that I cannot select Business(Academic).
Kindly guide, If I am missing something here? I have also gone through below links (helpful, but I am from India) -
Best Answer
They seem to contradict themselves. It says you can apply for a visa but not must. It says you can stay in UK for up to 6 months without a visa and can go to a conference, meeting or training.
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