UK Innovator Funder Visa
2-3
Months processing time
3+ yrs
Residence for ILR.
No Requirements
Minimum Investment
No
Sponsorship required
The UK Innovator Founder Visa (also known as the UK Innovator Visa) is a three-year, renewable residence permit for entrepreneurs establishing innovative, scalable businesses in the UK. Applicants need an approved business plan from an authorised UK body, rather than a fixed investment. Successful applicants may bring eligible family members and later apply for ILR.
Key Benefits
- Applicants for the Innovator Founder visa may bring their partner and children under the age of 18 to the UK.
- It is possible to switch to the Innovator Founder visa from other UK visa categories.
- A favourable international business environment.
- The tax regime is highly attractive for non-UK residents.
- There is no minimum investment threshold, but investors must possess sufficient funds to establish an innovative and scalable business.
Application Requirements
Key eligibility requirements for the UK Innovator Founder Visa
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be aged 18 or over
- Meet the English language requirements
- Meet the required personal financial requirements
- Have an innovative, viable, and scalable business idea
- Obtain an endorsement from an approved endorsing body
- The endorsement must remain valid and not be withdrawn before the Home Office considers the application
Approved Endorsing Bodies
- UK Endorsing Services
- Innovator International
- Envestors Limited
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