Innovator Visa Endorsement
The UK Innovator Founder visa has now replaced the Innovator visa as the immigration route to start up a business in the UK. If you’re an entrepreneur with plans to set up in the UK, speak to our business immigration specialists for advice on UK visa eligibility and application processing. This guide was written before the […]
Tier 1 Entrepreneur: Coronavirus Guidance
As a Tier 1 Entrepreneur visa holder, you may be concerned about your ability to comply with your visa conditions and to meet future extension eligibility requirements because of the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on your business. The Home Office has provided specific guidance for Tier 1 Entrepreneur visa holders whose businesses have been […]
Tier 1 Entrepreneur Refusal
The Tier 1 Entrepreneur visa has closed to new applications but remains open for a limited period for Tier 1 Entrepreneur visa extension and settlement applications for existing visa holders under the old route. New applicants should consider the new Innovator route. Has your Tier 1 Entrepreneur Visa application been refused? The Tier 1 Entrepreneur visa […]
Tier 1 Entrepreneur
The Tier 1 Entrepreneur visa has closed to new applications and has been replaced by the new Innovator route. Extension applications for existing Tier 1 Entrepreneur visa holders can be made until 5th April 2023 and settlement applications can be submitted until 5th April 2025. For advice about your UK entrepreneur visa options, or for extension […]
Innovator Visa Guidance – The New Route for Entrepreneurs
What is the new Innovator Visa UK? For individuals looking to pursue their business idea in the UK, we offer some initial Innovator Visa guidance on the new route for entrepreneurs. What is the Innovator route? The innovator visa is to be aimed at those who can demonstrate relevant experience in business. The key criteria will […]
Tier 1 – UK Visa for Investors and Entrepreneurs
Check if you are eligible to come to the UK under a Tier 1 visa Tier 1 is one of the immigration routes under the UK’s points-based visa system available to individuals from outside the European Economic Area (EEA). Tier 1 is aimed at ‘high value migrants’ such as investors and entrepreneurs who have funds […]
UK Attracting More International Female Entrepreneurs
Year-on-year growth in the number of women applying for the UK Tier 1 Entrepreneur Visa – Home Office figures An analysis of recent Home Office statistics* suggests increasing numbers of international female entrepreneurs are setting up or investing in businesses in the UK. According to the figures obtained by DavidsonMorris under an FOI request, between 2015 […]
Guide to the UK Tier 1 Visa
Tier 1 visas for high value migrants The 5-tier points based system is the main UK immigration route for foreign migrants from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland to work, train or study in the UK. Tier 1 of this system is for high value migrants and covers entry of investors, entrepreneurs, graduate […]
Tier 1 Entrepreneur Visa Guidance
The Tier 1 Entrepreneur visa has closed to new application and has been replaced by the new Innovator visa aimed at experienced entrepreneurs setting up business in the UK. The UK remains an attractive option for ambitious entrepreneurs looking to start or expand their business opportunities overseas. As one of the world’s major established trading nations, […]
Tier 1 Entrepreneur Policy Guidance
The Tier 1 Entrepreneur Visa is closing on 29th March 2019. It is being replaced by the new Innovator route. Tier 1 Entrepreneur Policy Guidance for Applicants The five-tier points based system introduced in 2008 is the main UK immigration route for foreign nationals from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland to work, train […]