The United Kingdom has revised its rules regarding visitor visas allowing tourists to work for an overseas employer while staying in the country.

The rules will take into effect from January 31 in an attempt to enhance business and tourism sector in the country, according to the updated immigration rules published by the UK government.

However, the primary intent of the visitors must be tourism, visiting family, or engaging in another non-work-related activity.

Additionally, the remote work conducted during the stay should be directly linked to the visitor’s overseas employment.

UK’s tourist visa holders will be able to engage in client work under specific conditions such as working in a company with branches both in the UK and abroad.

Additionally, remote work should not be the primary reason for the visitor’s stay.

Scientists, researchers, and academics will be allowed to conduct research in the UK. Likewise, speakers visiting the UK on a visitor visa will also be eligible to receive payment for their talks.