Investor, innovator and startup UK visa categories
With years of experience in business immigration, our solicitors have the knowledge and expertise to give you the best chance of success in your UK business venture.
Choosing the right visa category
Investor visas
Investor visas are designed to enable non-EEA and Switzerland individuals with a high net worth to visit the UK for the purpose of making large financial investments.
You can apply for this type of visa from either inside or outside the UK. You must meet all the eligibility requirements, and have at least £2 million ready to invest.
Read more about investor visas
Innovator visas
Innovator visas are designed to enable non-EEA and Switzerland individuals to move to the UK to start or progress their business. It is specifically aimed at those who are experienced in business, and who are seeking to establish a presence in the UK.
You can apply for this type of visa from in or outside the UK. You have to meet all eligibility requirements and must be able to prove that you have at least £50,000 worth of investment funds.
Read more about innovator visas
Startup visas
Startup visas are aimed at people from outside the EEA or Switzerland who are looking to start a new business in the UK. Anyone who meets all the eligibility requirements and wants to start a business can apply, no matter whether they are a university graduate or not.
You can apply for this visa from in or outside the UK.
Tier 1 dependent visas
If you wish to bring your partner and/or children to the UK with you they can apply for a Tier 1 dependent visa, either at the same time, or after the main application is completed. Dependents do not have to apply at the same time, as they may wish to join you after you’re fully settled.
Read more about tier 1 dependent visas
Expert advice and guidance for investors and innovators
How we can help
Our immigration solicitors have a great deal of experience helping businesses of all sizes invest or begin operations in the UK. Our team are always thorough, and will make sure that your application is completed to the highest standard so that you have the very best chance of success.
We want to help you grow and expand your business, and can do just that. Contact our immigration solicitors based in Manchester for expert advice and guidance today.
A 30-minute consultation with one of our immigration solicitors can be held in our offices or over the phone or Skype. We do not offer free advice and will charge a non-refundable £95 fee per consultation.
Starting the process couldn’t be more simple!
- Contact us Get in touch however suits you best and arrange a consulation with one of our solicitors
- Meet an expert You’ll meet the expert solicitor assigned to your case and discuss all the necessary details
- Authorise Once we’ve got all the details of your case and you’re happy to proceed, just give us the go-ahead
- We get to work It’s time for us to get to work! We’ll set up your file on our system and get to work right away
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