Tier 1 (Investor) visa

A Tier 1 (Investor) visa unlocks a secure and fast-track route for investor applicants and their family. The visa enables them to relocate to the UK and enjoy the high living standards, security and renowned education and start the journey towards UK Citizenship. The Investor route requires a substantial investment of £2 m/£5/ or £10m in share or loan capital in active UK businesses. Tier 1 applications are fast: the processing time is just 3-4 weeks. The initial visa is granted for 3 years and 4 months (3 years if processed in the UK).

After this time, applicants can request a 2-year extension provided that they meet the eligibility criteria. Applicants who spent a continuous period of 5 years in the UK can apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR). Accelerated routes to settlement can be sought after 3 years with the overall investment of £5 million, or after 2 years with the total of £10 million. Knowledge of the English language is not required for the initial visa, however it is among the requirements for subsequent ILR applications.

TIER 1 (INVESTOR) ROUTES TO SETTLEMENT BASED ON INVESTMENTS MADE

£2,000,000
ILR after 5 years
Citizenship after 6 years

£5,000,000
ILR after 3 years
Citizenship after 5 years

£10,000,000
ILR after 2 years
Citizenship after 5 years

Eligibility Criteria for Initial Applications

• Applicant must provide evidence of holding at least £2,000,000 investable funds
• Applicant must have opened a UK investment account at an FCA regulated institution
• There are no English language requirements or language tests in the initial application (only required for subsequent ILR applications)
• There is no individual maintenance requirement
• Applicant is required to meet good character requirements and have a clean criminal records statement.
  

Fast processing time

Estimated visa application processing time is 3–4 weeks

Investment only program

Investments in active and trading UK-registered companies. No donation required

Entire family are eligable

Immediate family members, spouses and children under 18 are eligible

Route to UK citizenship

Live, work and study in the UK immediately after acquiring residency

Favourable tax regime

Non-domiciled tax for residents in the UK

World-leading education

The highest standard of schooling, from primary schools to top-rated universities

Visa-free travel worldwide

Over 184 countries, including USA & EU, once UK Citizenship & passport obtained

Security and a high standard of living

“Insurance policy” with family security guaranteed

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