What you can & cannot do

As the holder of a UK TIER 1 Investor Visa, you can –

  • invest £2,000,000 or more in UK government bonds, share capital or loan capital in active & trading UK registered companies
  • work or study
  • apply for ‘indefinite leave to remain’ after 2 years if you invest 10 million
  • apply for ‘indefinite leave to remain’ after 3 years if you invest £5 million

As the holder of a UK Tier 1 Investor Visa, you cannot –

  • invest in companies engaged in property investment, property management or property development.
  • work as a professional sportsperson or sports coach.
  • get public funds.
  • work as a doctor or dentist in training unless you have a bachelor’s degree in medicine or dentistry from a UK institution.

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