United Kingdom
Minimum Investment
£50,000
Time to Residency
6 Months
Visa-free Access
1 Country
Minimum Investment
Time to Residency
Visa-free Access
In October 1994 the United Kingdom introduced a program which provided granting of a residence visa to non-EEA (and non-Swiss) nationals who invested in its territory (‘the Immigrant Investor program’). In February 2008 a Points Based System (PBS) for managed migration from outside the EEA was introduced, replacing the old work permit system.
To be able to apply for this program, you should be at least 18 years of age, in good health, and without a criminal record.
You are authorised to work for your employer’s UK entity.
Access to world-class health services and high standard education opportunities for you and your family.
Designed to be a smooth and straightforward process, with a quick application turnaround time.
After five years, you may be eligible for UK citizenship by naturalisation.
You may be eligible for the non-domicile tax regime, limiting tax liability on foreign income to the amount you remit to the UK.
There is no need to renounce your current citizenship(s), and your home authorities are not notified of your new citizenship.
Based on the Immigration Rules part 6A: the Points-based system (paragraphs 245AAA to 245ZZE) of the UK law, an individual fulfiling the requirements stated can apply to be granted entry, indefinite leave to remain and subsequently if eligible British citizenship by naturalisation.
The expected timeframe for the application process is 6 months. The initial stage of document collection can vary depending on the applicant’s ability to gather the necessary documents. Our team guides this process with samples and best practice advice. The review stage is subject to the respective government schedule and can be impacted by factors which we, as authorised agents, have no control over. We collaborates with the government throughout the entire process, aiming to provide the quickest and smoothest experience for the applicant. the applicant.
We conduct an initial consultation to assess whether you meet the general eligibility requirements under the UK Immigration Rules for the Innovator Founder Visa.
The applicant makes a down payment toward professional fees and signs an engagement agreement, enabling us to provide full support throughout the application process.
We evaluate your business concept to ensure it meets the key criteria of being innovative, viable, and scalable, as required by UK Home Office–approved endorsing bodies.
You are introduced to an expert business plan writer to fully develop your idea. The completed business plan is then shared with up to three Home Office–approved endorsing bodies.
The endorsing body conducts an initial consultation where you present and pitch your business concept and business plan.
The endorsing body completes a detailed due diligence process, including background checks and verification of the source of funds, before issuing the endorsement letter.
After securing the endorsement letter, we prepare and submit your Innovator Founder Visa application to the UK Home Office.
Once approved, you can enter the UK to deploy your investment funds and begin developing and operating your endorsed business.
With the UK Residency Card, you can travel freely to the UK.
Visa-free and visa-on-arrival countries
1 Country & Territory