Enter the UK for interview?

[klmacko]

I am going to London for an interview but still awaiting approval of my HSMP. Am I allowed to go to London for an interview when they ask for the purpose of my visit? I normally would just say for a personal visit, but it's a really short trip (1 night) for a vacation or visit.

[vinny]

For interviews, auditions or "trials"
People wishing to go to the UK to attend job interviews are treated as business visitors. ECOs should be satisfied that prior arrangement for interview has been made. In the case of candidates for enlistment in the UK armed forces, the Ministry of Defence will provide suitable candidates with a letter for presentation to an ECO when entry clearance is required.