Work permit needed to do pet sit in uk ‼️

[Silversitters]

There are some threads where it’s been discussed previously

Ireland Petsitting (Visa Needed?)

When I entered Ireland yesterday (on a US passport) I was told that I can only “pet sit” for 2 weeks. They put a note on my passport stamp, and asked to see my exit airline ticket. Luckily I’m only here for 9 days, but I did not know this was a possibility. Anyone have more information about this. I thought I could just petsit on a tourist visa. She said I am “exchanging services for free rent” so it would require a special visa if it was longer than 2 weeks.

https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/challenges-with-border-guards-re-the-laws