Q & A
TIER 1 INVESTOR VISA UK
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What is the UK Tier 1 Investor Visa?
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The UK Tier 1 Investor Visa is a UK Immigration visa category under the points-based system of UKVI, which allows an applicant to stay in the UK by investing in designated financial instruments. |
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What should be the minimum age of an applicant?
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18 years. |
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What amount does an applicant have to invest?
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£ 2,000,000 (Pound Sterling two million) |
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Do I need to show any educational qualification and business experience?
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No. |
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Do I need to show any English Language proficiency?
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No. |
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Do I need to show ‘settlement funds’ to maintain my stay in the UK?
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No. |
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What is the minimum points an applicant needs to score in order to fulfil the UK visa requirements of an Investor Visa?
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75 |
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Are family members (dependents) allowed to apply with the main applicant for this visa?
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Yes. Family members eligible to apply include:-
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Are there any ‘character’ requirements to be met by each applicant?
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Yes. Each adult family member must provide a “Criminal Record Certificate” from any country they have lived in for 12 months or more cumulatively in the last 10 years. |
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Are there any ‘health requirements’ to be met by each applicant?
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Yes, depending on your nationality. Further, every applicant must pay a ‘health surcharge’ as part of the application process. |
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How long does it take for my UK Investor visa to be processed?
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8 weeks, though processing times may vary depending on you nationality or country of residence. |
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For how long does this UK Investor Visa allow me to stay in the United Kingdom?
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3 years, though you can apply for an extension of your visa for another 2 years. Thereafter, you may apply for an ‘indefinite leave to remain’ once you have been in the UK for 5 years. |
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Can I apply for ‘indefinite leave to remain’ at an earlier date?
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You can apply under the following circumstances:-
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Are there any residency requirements in order to be eligible for ‘indefinite leave to remain’?
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You cannot have more than 180 days absence from the UK during any consecutive 12 months of the qualifying period. |
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How can Migratesmart® help us?
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