UK Residency by Investment

The UK Innovator Founder Visa is a residency pathway for experienced entrepreneurs who want to establish and grow an innovative business in the United Kingdom. Applicants must have an original business idea that is endorsed by an approved UK endorsing body.

Applicants must be at least 18 years old, have an endorsed business idea, meet the English language requirement, demonstrate sufficient financial resources, and satisfy the UK's immigration requirements.

Key benefits include:

• The right to establish and operate an innovative business in the UK
• The ability to include eligible family members
• Access to the UK's world-class education and healthcare systems
• A potential pathway to Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR)
• A route to British citizenship, subject to meeting the applicable requirements
• Access to one of the world's leading business and financial markets

The Innovator Founder Visa is initially granted for three years.

Yes. Eligible applicants may apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after three years, provided they continue to meet the business performance and immigration requirements.

The process generally includes:

1. Develop an innovative business plan.
2. Obtain endorsement from an approved UK endorsing body.
3. Submit the visa application through the nearest UK Embassy or Visa Application Centre.
4. Receive the initial three-year Innovator Founder Visa upon approval.
5. Participate in regular business progress reviews with the endorsing body.
6. Apply for a visa extension if required.
7. Apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after three years if all eligibility requirements are met.

Yes. Eligible dependents, including your spouse or partner and qualifying children, may accompany you under the Innovator Founder Visa.

Yes. Applicants may establish their own business or join an existing founding team, provided they play a key role in developing and operating the business.

Yes. Applicants must demonstrate sufficient funds to support themselves and any accompanying dependents without relying on public funds.