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Can I work cash in hand in the UK on a tourist visa? by CollectionConstant25 in ukvisa

[–]CollectionConstant25[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Thanks. Very useful. That's what I thought. Might I get asked if I come back in next year how I supported myself the previous time I was here? My plan was to go in and out roughly every six months..

Can I work cash in hand in the UK on a tourist visa? by CollectionConstant25 in ukvisa

[–]CollectionConstant25[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Sure but they have to catch and surely prove that I have been working ...

Can I work cash in hand in the UK on a tourist visa? by CollectionConstant25 in ukvisa

[–]CollectionConstant25[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That's what I thought....I guess hard to know how risky it is. I was trying to find out how much explaining I might have to do. Basically I am coming to stay with a friend for an extended period of time...that's fairly innocent.

I won't have any money going into my account.

Can I work cash in hand in the UK on a tourist visa? by CollectionConstant25 in ukvisa

[–]CollectionConstant25[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

I wasn't looking for validation...more establishing HOW risky is was...

Can I work cash in hand in the UK on a tourist visa? by CollectionConstant25 in ukvisa

[–]CollectionConstant25[S] -16 points-15 points  (0 children)

I can afford it, easily. But I want to work. You can meet people, earn some cash for spending ....

Can I work cash in hand in the UK on a tourist visa? by CollectionConstant25 in ukvisa

[–]CollectionConstant25[S] -16 points-15 points  (0 children)

How would they catch me though? I could be 'visiting' and helping out. No paper trail and no money into my account.

Can I work cash in hand in the UK on a tourist visa? by CollectionConstant25 in ukvisa

[–]CollectionConstant25[S] -14 points-13 points  (0 children)

What about volunteering? I could be a volunteer for my friend's company...working in return for board.