Links and Contacts

Below is a list of organisations that can provide help with visas and permits, and who offer support to new and growing businesses.

Visas and Permits

Immigration Advisory Service
Legal representation, with no fees or charges, for immigration issues including appeals.
Tel: 0141 248 2956
www.IASuk.org

Immigration Enquiry Bureau 
Tel: 0870 606 7766
IEB

Relocation Advisory Service
Scottish Government
3rd Floor, Meridian Court
5 Cadogan Street
Glasgow
G2 6AT
Tel (UK): 0845 602 0297
Tel (Overseas): +44 141 248 2808
www.scotlandistheplace.com
info@scotlandistheplace.com

UKvisas
Tel: 0845 010 5555 
www.ukvisas.gov.uk

Business Support

ACAS
The Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service aims to improve organisations and working life through better employment relations. 
ACAS

Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
Employers can find out about good practice employing temporary and overseas workers; and your legal repsonsibilities to them.  
migrant workers

Scottish Development International
Helping inward investors establish successful operations in Scotland 
www.scottishdevelopmentinternational

Scottish Enterprise
Scotland's main economic development agency is funded by the Scottish Government and aims to help the people and businesses of Scotland succeed
www.scottish-enterprise.com

Highlands and Islands Enterprise
Provides business support services, training and advice to the businesses of the Highlands and Islands network
www.hie.co.uk

Business Gateway
A partnership with Scottish Enterprise, Scottish Government and the Local Authorities, Business Gateway delivers an effective one-stop shop to help people grow or start businesses.
www.bgateway.com

Regional Selective Assistance (RSA)
A national grant scheme, aimed at encouraging investment and job creation in the areas of Scotland designated for regional aid, under European Community (EC) law.
www.rsascotland.gov.uk

Scottish Institute for Enterprise (SIE)
Through events, programmes and one-on-one coaching and mentoring, SIE develops students from Scotland's educational institutions into the finest entrepreneurs and leaders of tomorrow.  
www.sie.ac.uk