🇬🇧 UK residence permit · Innovator Founder
UK residence permit by investment
The Innovator Founder visa is for people starting a business in the United Kingdom. There is no formal minimum investment, and after 5 years of residence you can apply for citizenship.
The United Kingdom is a country in north-western Europe and one of the world leaders by passport strength and standard of living. The Innovator Founder visa lets you obtain a residence permit by starting your own business there.
Legal grounds
The applicant must have enough money to start a new business - there is no formal minimum investment threshold. If there are several partners, each of them can apply for their own Innovator Founder visa.
Endorsement of the business idea
To apply for the visa, your business or business idea first has to be assessed and endorsed by one of the bodies authorized by the UK Home Office.
Points system
The investor has to score 70 points across two categories.
Business criteria:
- 30 points - a detailed business plan
- 20 points - the idea meets the government's requirements for innovation and viability
Language and financial criteria:
- 10 points - English language ability or a degree from a British university
- 10 points - £1,270 held in your account
The exact requirements depend on your situation and on the business project you choose. In a free consultation we will check your documents and assess your chances.
Advantages of a UK residence permit
No minimum threshold
There is no formal minimum investment - what matters is showing that you have enough money for a real business and a strong business plan.
Fast processing
The visa is issued in just 1-8 weeks once the business idea is endorsed by an authorized body.
A route to citizenship
After 5 years of residence on the permit you can apply for British citizenship.
A visa for each partner
If several partners are starting the business, each of them can get their own Innovator Founder visa.
FAQ
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