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UK VISAS for BUSINESS APPLICANTS
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What sets us apart is not just attention to detail, great customer service and deep understanding of the UK Immigration system, but furthermore unique knowledge of making successful applications and increasing the chances of obtaining quick positive decisions by avoiding unnecessary delays.
Finally, we can create bespoke Turnkey Immigration solutions due to our expertise in Commercial, Innovation & Technology fields.
Finally, we can create bespoke Turnkey Immigration solutions due to our expertise in Commercial, Innovation & Technology fields.
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Innovator Visa
Innovator Visa has replaced the Tier 1 Entrepreneur Visa. However, unlike Startup Visa, this option is more suitable for experienced business people who are willing to set up a business or join an existing one in the UK. Startup Visas holders can switch to this visa.
- You must be at least 18 years old.
- Your business or business idea must undergo an assessment by an approved endorser body. Your business idea must be innovative, viable and scalable.
- You must meet English language requirements or a UK University degree.
- You must provide evidence of personal savings to support yourself during your time in the UK.
- No minimum investment required (since April 2023).
- Can work on your businesses and in skilled occupations (for visas approved after 13th April 2023).
- Can stay in the UK for 3 Years (can apply to extend for another 3 years).
- Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) in 3 Years.
- You must have a complete business plan (before Visa application). The business idea must be Innovative (Proof of a genuine, original business plan that meets new or existing market needs and/or creates a competitive advantage), Viable (Applicants must be able to demonstrate the necessary skills, knowledge and experience, plus market awareness, to run a business competently) and Scalable (Evidence of structured planning and the potential for job creation and growth into national and international markets).
- You must get supporting documents for endorsement from an endorsing body. This stage involves application for endorsement and interviews with the endorsing body, and has to be done before Visa application.
- You can only apply for the Innovator Founder Visa online (you will also need to provide your fingerprints and a photograph at a UK visa application centre in the country from which you are applying).
- You will have to pay the UK Visa fee of ~£1020-£1280 & the UK Immigration Health Surcharge of £624 per year.
Startup Visa
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Startup Visa has replaced the Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneur Programme. Startup visa is usually granted to early-stage, high potential entrepreneurs starting a business in the UK for the first time.
Startup Visa has replaced the Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneur Programme. Startup visa is usually granted to early-stage, high potential entrepreneurs starting a business in the UK for the first time.
- You must be at least 18 years old.
- You need a business or business idea that is capable of successfully undergoing an assessment by an approved (endorsing) body.
- You must meet English language requirements or a UK University degree.
- You must provide evidence of personal savings to support yourself during your time in the UK.
- No requirement of securing Initial Funding.
- Can work full time outside of your business.
- Can have dependants.
- Can switch to Innovator Visa in 2 Years.
- Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) in 5 Years via Innovator.
- You must have a complete business plan (before Visa application).
- You must get supporting documents for endorsement (Most UK universities, along with some business sponsors, are endorsing bodies). This stage involves application for endorsement and interviews with the endorsing body, and has to be done before Visa application.
- You can only apply for the Start-up Visa online (you will also need to provide your fingerprints and a photograph at a UK visa application centre in the country from which you are applying).
- You will have to pay the UK Visa fee of ~£360-£490 & the UK Immigration Health Surcharge of £624 per year.
Global Talent (Promise) Visa
Global Talent Visa encompasses a wide range of visa pathways; it has replaced the Tier 1 Exceptional Talent Visa category. This option is suitable for a small number of applicants willing to work in the UK but having no particular employer (with background usually related to Technology or Innovation).
- You must be at least 18 years old.
- You must prove your unique contribution to business in the UK (usually by demonstrating your work experience in the area). For Promise subcategory, instead you would need to obtain recommendation letters.
- You do NOT need to have access to any funds for investment.
- Can work freely for almost any employer or run your own business or be self employed.
- You can work in almost any area.
- For ILR, you will need to show that you have worked in your specialist area at least some of the time. For Talent route, can qualify after 3 years. For Promise route can qualify after 5 years.
- You must first acquire endorsement by a recognised designated competent body.
- You must then apply for the Visa with all the required documentation (e.g. passport, photo, etc.) and the Letter of Endorsement.
- You will have to pay the UK Visa fee of £152, endorsement fee of £456 plus the Immigration Health Surcharge of £624 per person per year.
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Disclaimer:
For general information purposes only. Should not be taken as a legal advice for any individual case or situation.
Immigration services are provided by Goldman Solutions, authorised to provide immigration advice and services by the Office of Immigration Services Commissioner (OISC) at level 1. Registration number: F202100366.
For general information purposes only. Should not be taken as a legal advice for any individual case or situation.
Immigration services are provided by Goldman Solutions, authorised to provide immigration advice and services by the Office of Immigration Services Commissioner (OISC) at level 1. Registration number: F202100366.