APPENDIX 3 VISITING APPOINTMENTS SUMMARY TABLE The University’s arrangements for visiting/honorary appointments are summarised below. It should be noted that for non-European Economic Area nationals () there are particular immigration rule considerations that must be taken into account, as highlighted below. In most cases visitors are unpaid, other than any agreed reimbursement of expenses against receipts. Where an individual has the right to work in the UK, separate arrangements (e.g. employee or worker contract arranged through Human Resources) may be put in place should any paid work be proposed. Visitor type Definition Duration Immigration route for non-EEA individuals Payment mechanism where applicable Appointment letter issued by Right to Work Check Required Visiting Researcher / Scholar Visitors who do not hold an academic appointment at another higher education institution will be given the title of either Visiting Researcher or Visiting Scholar, for a period not normally exceeding 12 months. Normally not exceeding 12 months. Renewable. Limitations apply for non-EEA nationals (normally 6 months maximum) Standard Visitor Visa OR Short-term Study Visa No payment involved (other than any reasonable reimbursement of expenses against receipts). Faculty Office No Academic Visitor Visitors who hold an academic appointment at another higher education institution will be invited using the title of Academic Visitor, for a period not exceeding 12 months. 12 months, renewable for EEA nationals. 12 months maximum for nationals. The immigration rules require that the Academic Visitor does not undertake paid or unpaid work, although limited payments for expenses may be made. The level of any such payments is subject to the approval of HMRC. Advice can be sought from Human Resources where necessary. Arranged by Human Resources and Finance Office Human Resources No, but visa must be presented to HR Office on first day. EEA
Sponsored Visiting Researcher (applicable only to Sponsored Visiting Researchers) The University holds a sponsor licence under Tier 5 of the UK immigration system allowing it to engage “Sponsored Researchers”, a person who wishes to come to the UK to lead or to take part in a formal research project which is hosted, but not necessarily funded, by a UK research institution including universities. A maximum period of 24 months applies. 24 months maximum Tier 5 Normally payment direct from sponsoring body to individual. Where the University administers the payment, this shall normally be through payroll with normal deductions for tax and national insurance. (NB The National Minimum Wage applies to the level of payment). Human Resources Yes, including Tier 5 monitoring duties. Examiner or External Assessor Examiner or External Assessor who will visit for no longer than one month and may engage in the following: Student Examiner/Assessor Selection panels as a highly qualified academic Give lectures at a higher education institution, provided it is not a or full-time role. 1 month maximum Permitted Paid Engagement Visa Further information can be found at: Non-EEA Examiners/External Assessors can claim for expenses via the non-University staff claim form at: EEA Examiners/External Assessors can claim for expenses via the “Undertaken Duties” claim form at: Not applicable Yes Yes EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AREA AND SWISS NATIONALS EEA