Business & Employment
You are authorised to work for your employer's UK entity.
United Kingdom Innovator Founder Visa Requirements
Who Can Apply
Main Applicant Requirements
- 18+ years of age
- Good health
- No criminal record
- Successfully pass due diligence checks
Eligible Dependents
- Spouse of the main applicant
- Adult children (biological or adopted) under 18 years of age
United Kingdom Innovator Founder Visa Benefits
Health & Education
Access to world-class health services and high standard education opportunities for you and your family.
Straightforward Process
Designed to be a smooth and straightforward process, with a quick application turnaround time.
Pathway to Citizenship
After 5 years, you may be eligible for UK citizenship by naturalisation.
Tax Relief
You may be eligible for the non-domicile tax regime, limiting tax liability on foreign income to remitted amounts only.
Dual Citizenship Permitted
No requirement to renounce current citizenship; home authorities are not notified.
Legal Basis
Based on Immigration Rules part 6A (Points-based system, paragraphs 245AAA to 245ZZE), qualified individuals may apply for entry, indefinite leave to remain, and subsequently British citizenship by naturalisation.
Costs of United Kingdom Innovator Founder Visa
Visa Application Fees Outside UK
Main ApplicantGBP 1,036
Each DependentGBP 1,036
Visa Application Fees Within UK
Main ApplicantGBP 1,292
Each DependentGBP 1,292
Health Surcharge
Per PersonGBP 1,872
Biometrics Fees
Per PersonGBP 19.20
Maintenance Fees
Main ApplicantGBP 1,270
SpouseGBP 285
First ChildGBP 315
Each Additional DependantGBP 200
Application Process For United Kingdom Innovator Founder Visa
Expected timeframe: 6 months. Initial document collection varies by applicant availability. Review stage follows government schedule and may be affected by external factors beyond agent control.
01
Eligibility consultation
Initial consultation meeting to verify eligibility under Immigration Rules for innovator-founder visa.
02
Engagement & down payment
Applicant makes down payment for professional fees and signs engagement agreement.
03
Business idea assessment
Applicant demonstrates innovative, viable, and scalable business idea; advisors assess appropriateness for endorsing body submission.
04
Business plan development
Expert business plan writer develops the concept; business plan shared with up to 3 Home Office approved endorsing bodies.
05
Endorsing body pitch
Endorsing body conducts initial consultation where applicant pitches concept and business plan.
06
Due diligence & endorsement
Endorsing body conducts due diligence on applicant and fund sources; issues endorsement letter upon completion.
07
Home Office submission
Application prepared and submitted to Home Office with endorsement letter.
08
Approval & UK entry
Upon Home Office approval, applicant may enter UK to deploy investment funds and develop business concept.
Visa-free Countries for United Kingdom Innovator Founder Visa
With the UK Residency Card, you can travel freely to the UK.
