Innovator Visa UK

The Innovator Visa UK is a visa category which allows experienced business people to establish an innovative, viable and scalable business or business idea in the UK

The following can apply for an Innovator Visa UK:

• Citizen of any country outside of the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland
• Applicant over 18 years of age who satisfies UK visa requirements
• Family members of the main applicant

The following are the eligibility requirement for the main applicant

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must meet English Language Requirements
• Must be able to prove that he/she can support themselves and family members (if any)
• Before applying, must have their business or business idea assessed by an approved endorsing body

Applicants must set up a business which is innovative, viable and scalable, and is supported by an approved endorsing body in the UK.

Minimum amount of £ 50,000

The applicant must show that they have the necessary skills, knowledge, experience, and market awareness to successfully run the proposed business.

Yes, applicants must satisfy the prescribed English Language Requirement to be eligible to apply.

Yes, at least at the minimum prescribed levels.

Yes. The following family members (dependants) may apply along with the main applicant :

• You husband, wife or partner
• Your child under 18 years of age
• Your child over 18, if they are currently in the UK as a dependant.

Yes, you can apply along with other innovator visa uk applicants for the same proposed business / business idea. However, each innovator applicant must individually invest the minimum £50,000

3 years

Yes. You are permitted an unlimited number of extensions to your Innovator Visa UK.

Yes, you can apply for “settlement” in UK after 5 years of residing in the UK, subject to certain conditions being met.

Approximately 3 weeks from the date of application. However, it can take longer –
• If supporting documents need to be verified
• If you need to attend an interview
• If personal circumstances cause a delay in decision
Further, the processing times may vary depending upon country of citizenship and residence

Our partnerships with highly reputed and leading global law firms, in all countries that we operate in or provide services for, enables us to provide end-to-end solutions and services to our clients. We can take care of every aspect of your Innovator Visa UK process and ensure you derive maximum benefit from our expert knowledge and advice.