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🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Residence by investment

UK residence permit by investment

A residence permit to live and do business on the Innovator Founder visa. No minimum investment threshold and a path to citizenship in 5 years.

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no thresholdminimum investment
1-8 weeksprocessing time
5 yearsto citizenship

The United Kingdom is a country in north-western Europe, occupying the island of Great Britain, the northern part of the island of Ireland and many smaller archipelagos. It is one of the world's leading states.

The legal basis for the residence permit

The applicant must have enough funds to start a new business. If there are several partners, each of them can apply for the Innovator Founder visa. To apply, your business or business idea has to be assessed and endorsed by one of the bodies approved by the UK Home Office.

70 points across two categories

  • Business criteria: 30 points for a detailed business plan, 20 points for an idea that meets the government's requirements for innovation and viability.
  • Language and financial criteria: 10 points for English language ability or a degree from a British university, and another 10 points for holding 1,270 pounds sterling in your account.

Assessing the business idea is the key stage of the program. On a free consultation we will check your chances and help you prepare the business plan.

Benefits of a UK residence permit

Work and study

With a residence permit you can study and work in the country.

Residence permit for the whole family

You can include your spouse and children in the application.

Fast and with no investment threshold

There is no minimum investment requirement, and the application process takes about 4 weeks.

A path to citizenship

5-6 years after getting the residence permit you can apply for British citizenship.

How to get a UK residence permit: step by step

Preliminary check

A Murblz migration expert checks the investor's documents free of charge. If there are potential problems, they suggest a solution or another residence program.

Preparing documents

The investor collects the document package in their country of residence - on their own or with help from Murblz.

Business plan endorsement

Your business or business idea has to be assessed and endorsed by one of the bodies approved by the Home Office.

Application and biometrics

You submit the documents and the residence permit application and give biometrics - in the United Kingdom at UKVCAS, abroad at a visa center.

Getting the residence permit

In 1-8 weeks the investor and their family members receive a UK residence permit.

FAQ

Can Russian citizens get a UK residence permit?
Yes, the United Kingdom issues residence permits to Russian citizens.
How long is a UK residence permit valid?
The residence permit is issued for 3 years, and it can be extended for another 3 years or exchanged for permanent residence.
Is there a minimum investment threshold?
No, but the applicant must have enough funds to start and grow a business in the United Kingdom.

Don’t want to figure this out alone?

We handle the whole process end to end: we check your documents, match a program to your situation and give you honest timelines and costs. Leave your details and a migration expert will get back to you. The first consultation is free.

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