Innovator Founder Visa
Do you want to become a British citizen by starting a business? If so, the Innovator Founder visa is the right choice for you.
Who is eligible for the
Innovator Founder visa?
Innovator Founder visa?
Entrepreneurs with experience in business development
Entrepreneurs with an innovative business idea
Anyone who is looking to relocate and launch a business in the UK
Steps to obtain an Innovator Founder Visa
Developing an innovative business idea
CV writing
Developing a new business plan or reviewing an existing one
6-12 weeks
Obtaining a visa
Submitting a visa application
1-9 weeks
Endorsement application
Obtaining the Endorsement Letter
Endorsement documents preparation and fee payment
Preparing for an endorsement interview
6-12 weeks
After 3 years, you will be able to apply for ILR, and after another 1 to 2 years, you will be eligible for UK citizenship.
What does the Innovator Founder visa offer you?
Advantages
There are no requirements for an initial investment in an innovative business.
Prospects for Permanent Residency and Citizenship
The opportunity to bring your partner or spouse, as well as your children (under 18), to the UK.
The visa allows you to study and work in skilled positions outside your main business.
Private and free public schools are available for children under 18.
Visa requirements
You may need to provide a health certificate to show that you have been tested for pulmonary tuberculosis.
Possible confirmation of a basic living allowance of at least £1,270 for your first time in the UK
No criminal records or immigration violations
18 years and older
English language proficiency at B2 level on CEFR scale
The Innovator Founder visa not only allows you to start a company in the UK but also enables you to work in another job in the country.
You do not need to demonstrate investment capital to obtain an Innovator Founder visa (however, we strongly recommend you do that to strengthen your application). It is sufficient to present a viable plan to start, relocate, and further develop an innovative business in the UK.
The Innovator Founder visa requires that the idea is innovative and not yet on the market. You and your partner can join forces and apply for the visa together using the same business plan. If you apply separately, you must each have distinct ideas for promoting the startup. If one partner has already obtained a visa and registered a company in the UK, we will be happy to help you obtain a Sponsor Licence and hire the second partner on a Skilled Worker visa.