Investor Visa
Introduction
This is the route for high-net-worth individuals who wish to migrate to UK. An investor is required to make some substantial investment to UK economy.
Who is eligible?
- You must have funds of 2 million pounds for investment in UK.
- Your funds must be:
- held in one or more regulated financial institutions
- free to spend (‘disposable’) in the UK
- Your money can be in the UK or overseas when you apply.
- You can invest £2,000,000 or more in UK government bonds, share capital or loan capital in active and trading UK registered companies
In addition:
- be 18 or over to apply for this visa
- be able to prove that the money belongs to either you or your husband, wife, unmarried or same-sex partner
- have opened a UK bank account
- If you are applying within the UK, you must apply to switch prior to the expiry of your visa
- You and your dependants must spend at least 180 days every year during the visa period
How long can you stay?
The length of the initial entrepreneur visa is 3 year and 4 months.
Notes on Investor visa route
You can:
- apply to settle after 2 years if you invest £10 million
- apply to settle after 3 years if you invest £5 million
- work or study
You can’t:
- invest in companies mainly engaged in property investment, property management or property development
- work as a professional sportsperson or sports coach
- get public funds
You also can’t work as a doctor or dentist in training unless one of the following applies:
- you have a primary degree at bachelors level or above in medicine or dentistry from a UK institution that holds a Tier 4 sponsor licence or is a UK recognised or listed body
Services we offer
- help you understand the whole visa process
- assist with investment and visa preparation
- apply your visa on your behalf
- assist with preparing supporting documents
- one-stop-shop service which includes property, education and English language supports by providing guidance on English language courses
- provide visa guidance throughout your time as an investor in UK