Obtaining a British passport is a cherished goal for many who plan to move to, or already live and work in, the UK. This goal may seem challenging due to various difficulties and bureaucratic hurdles. However, there is an effective and reliable way to achieve it – through the
Innovator Founder visa.
What is the Innovator Founder Visa?The Innovator Founder visa is designed for entrepreneurs with innovative business ideas who aim to develop their businesses in the UK. This type of visa not only opens doors to doing business in the country but also provides a clear path to obtaining permanent residency (Indefinite Leave to Remain, or ILR) and, ultimately, British citizenship.
Advantages of the Innovator Founder Visa- Innovative Approach: The visa is intended for those who offer unique and innovative business ideas. This creates a competitive advantage and stimulates the development of new technologies and solutions.
- Long-term Prospects: Unlike other types of visas, the Innovator Founder visa offers the possibility of obtaining permanent residency after just three years, and then citizenship.
- Support and Guidance: To obtain the visa, you need to get approval from one of the authorized organizations that evaluate the business idea for its innovation, viability, and scalability. This ensures support and assistance at every stage of business development.
How to Obtain the Innovator Founder Visa?The process of obtaining the visa can be divided into several key stages:
- Preparing the Business Idea: Your idea must be innovative, viable, and scalable. This means it should offer something new and have the potential for growth and job creation.
- Getting Endorsement: Your idea must be endorsed by one of the authorized organizations that confirm it meets the necessary criteria.
- Submitting the Visa Application: After receiving endorsement, you need to submit an official visa application, including all required documents and paying the immigration health surcharge (IHS fee).
Path to Citizenship Through the Innovator Founder Visa- First Stage: Obtaining the Innovator Founder visa and a three-year residence permit.
- Second Stage: After three years of living in the UK and meeting all requirements, you can apply for permanent residency (ILR).
- Third Stage: Two years after obtaining ILR (or one year if you previously held another UK visa), you can apply for British citizenship.
Requirements for Obtaining ILRTo obtain ILR, you must live in the UK for at least three years, pass the Life in the UK test, and meet certain business-related requirements such as investment in the business, growth in the number of clients, job creation, and other indicators.
ConclusionThe Innovator Founder visa is a real and accessible path to obtaining a British passport for those ready to invest in developing an innovative business in the UK. With professional support and a clear plan of action, your dream of British citizenship can become a reality within just five years.
At Goldman Solutions, we offer comprehensive support at all stages of this journey – from obtaining the visa to securing British citizenship.