WHY CHOOSE UK?
The Innovator visa is the replacement for the Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) category. It is for the more experienced, proven business entrepreneur who wishes to establish a viable business in the UK with real prospects of growth. The Innovator Visa pathway is one of the fastest ways to acquire a residence visa in the UK. With one of the most stable economies in the world, and having a very high standard of living, the UK is a preferred destination for many investors.
UK Innovator Visa 2022
The Innovator visa category is for business people outside the EEA and Switzerland who have £50,000 to invest in their business, from any legitimate source. All applicants for entry clearance or leave to remain must have been endorsed in this category by an endorsing body. The applicant does not need to be the sole founder of the business and may be a member of an entrepreneurial team.
INVESTMENT FUNDS
The applicant must have at least £50,000 available to invest in their new business.
ENDORSEMENT CRITERIA
For the UK Innovator Visa, you will need to demonstrate:
Start-Up
Innovative, Viable, and Scalable and with your business idea
Innovator (Viability)
Min £50k to invest and the applicant will have no other form of income in the UK
Innovator (Scalability)
Significant progress against previous plans including scalability annually
Innovator (Innovation)
Significant achievement in obtaining Home Office approved KPIs
APPLICATION PROCESS
To assess we need your business plan to provide a high level of detail. If you do not have a sufficiently robust business plan, we will help you prepare one.
STEP 1
Submit Personal Information
STEP 2
Submit your Business Plan
STEP 3
Feedback and Proposal
STEP 4
Endorsement Accepted
STEP 5
UK Visa