A longer-stay route based on its specific eligibility requirements.
Route overview
Typical timeline / duration: Can stay 3 years; no limit on extensions; ILR possible after 3 years if requirements met.
Important notes
Applicant must be 18+, meet English requirement, have enough personal savings, and have a business/idea assessed and endorsed by an authorized endorsing body.
Business idea must be new, innovative, viable and scalable.
If setting up a new business, applicant must prove sufficient funding and source to the endorsing body; no fixed minimum investment amount on GOV.UK.
Personal maintenance: at least £1,270 held for 28 consecutive days, unless exempt.
Preparation checklist
Confirm the financial evidence: personal maintenance of at least £1,270 held for 28 consecutive days, unless exempt.
Check work rights and restrictions: UK Investor visa is closed; this is not an investor visa.
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