Sole representatives of overseas firms
Where do I send my completed application form?
This page explains where you should send your completed application forms for the sole representative of an overseas firm category and any future information which is relevant to your application.
BUS application forms
Once you have completed your application you can submit it using the Royal Mail postal service or courier. We are unable to accept applications by email or fax.
Completed applications should be sent by royal mail to:
Leave to remain (BUS)
PO Box 495
Durham
DH99 1WR
You must not send your applications to Sheffield as this will slow your application down.
Courier Applications will only be accepted between 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays).
If you wish to send your application by courier the delivery address is:
UK Border Agency
Leave to remain (BUS)
Millburngate House
Durham
DH99 1SA
If you need to send us further information after you have applied, please send it to the following address and not to the addresses above:
UK Border Agency
Business case unit
Work permits
PO Box 3468
Sheffield
S3 8WA
You will need to give the following details in your letter:
- your full name; and
- your date of birth; and
- your nationality; and
- any recorded delivery number you have from when you sent your application form; and
- the date on which the application was posted or delivered by courier; and
- the Home Office reference number, if you have one.
For all applications we recommend that you use recorded or special delivery, as this helps us to record the receipt of your application. Please make sure that you keep a record of the recorded or special delivery number.
We will return your passport(s) and other documents by recorded delivery. If you would like them to be returned by special delivery, you must provide a prepaid special delivery envelope big enough for the documents to be returned.