United Kingdom•EuropeInnovator Founder visa
At a Glance
Processing Time
~21 days
Application Fee
1,274 GBP
Stay Duration
3 years
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Visa for entrepreneurs founding innovative, scalable businesses in the UK. Requires endorsement from approved body. Routes to permanent residency.
The Innovator Founder visa is for entrepreneurs setting up new, innovative, and scalable businesses in the UK. You must get an endorsement from an approved body that verifies your business idea meets the requirements.
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Savings
1,270 EUR
Personal
Passport Validity
1 day
Criminal Record Policy
Clean record required
Education
none or higher
Professional
Experience
Must demonstrate the skills, knowledge, and experience to deliver the proposed business plan.+ years
Required Skills
Language
N/A
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
At least 6 months validity
Endorsement certificate
From approved endorsing body
Business plan
Detailed plan showing innovation and scalability
Proof of funds
£1,270 minimum for 28 days
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Advantages
- Clear path to settlement after 3 years
- Can bring dependents
- Own your business
- No salary requirements
Considerations
- Requires endorsement (£1,000)
- Mandatory contact point meetings (£500 each)
- Strict requirements for innovation and scalability
- Healthcare surcharge required
Application Process
Develop business idea
Create new, innovative, scalable business plan
Get endorsement
Obtain endorsement from approved body (£1,000 fee)
Attend contact point meeting
Meet with endorsing body (£500 per meeting)
Apply online
Submit visa application with endorsement
Provide documents
Submit business plan and financial documents
Pay fee
Pay visa application fee
Await decision
Wait for visa approval
Application Forms
Innovator Founder visa application
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