ukbusinessvisa

The UK encourages anyone who can contribute to the British economy, and core to this ideology are business people, ranging from investors, to entrepreneurs and even new workers from the expanding EU market.

Business Visa Options:

There are a number of UK business visas and schemes for those wishing to migrate to the UK as part of the business immigration stream.  While there is no all-encompassing set of basic requirements that apply to the entire band of business visas, each of the pages below will outline what is needed to qualify for each visa.

This visa is based on an individual’s wealth and willingness to invest money in UK interests. This is a passive investment.

Tier 1 (Investor) Visa Requirements

  • You must have at least £1million at your disposal;
  • You must be willing to invest £750,000 of that money in either unit trusts or private companies (not bank accounts, property developing or offshore companies);
  • You may not be employed in any capacity other than managing your investment;
  • You must be prepared to spend at least 50% of your time in the UK;
  • You may invest the remaining £250,000 however you wish;
  • You must meet the English language ability requirements (see below); AND
  • You must have sufficient funds, as specified by the UK Government at the time of application.

    Tier 1 (Investor) Visa Conditions

    • You are given a 3 year visa initially.
    • You must then apply for an extension which is normally granted as long as any decrease in the value of your investments is based purely on market fluctuation, you transferred the money within 3 months of arriving in the UK and the total investment is still over £1million. If these conditions are not met then the extension may be refused.
    • Successful extensions are for 2 years.
    • You may, after 5 years, apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (Permanent Residency).
    • Partners and dependent children are able to join you on this visa and are free to work and attend school.
    English Language Ability

    Applicants who do not have a degree taught in English must sit and pass the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) and score at least 6.5 on each of the 4 components. IELTS measures the ability to communicate in English across all four language skills – listening, reading, writing and speaking – for people who intend to study or work where English is the language of communication.

    This visa is for people who wish to come to the UK to start a new business and work in the capacity of running that business.

    Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) Visa Requirements

    • Applicants must have a minimum of £200,000 to start the proposed business;
    • Applicants can open any type of business, but must work full-time in the running of the business;
    • Applicants must, through the opening of the business, create full time employment for 2 EEA nationals;
    • Applicants must take a share of the business’s liabilities;
    • Applicants must have sufficient funds to maintain themselves until the business becomes profitable;
    • Applicants must have a controlling interest in the business;
    • Applicants must have a convincing and viable business plan;
    • You must meet the English language ability requirements (see below); AND
    • You must have sufficient funds, as specified by the UK Government at the time of application.

    Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) Visa Conditions

    • A successful applicant is generally given a 2 year visa initially;
    • An extension of a further 3 years can be applied for as long as the business is operating, the investment has been made and the 2 jobs have been created;
    • Applicants may, after 5 years, apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (Permanent Residency); AND
    • Partners and dependent children are able to join you on this visa and are free to work and go to school.

     

    English Language Ability

    Applicants who do not have a degree taught in English must sit and pass the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) and score at least 6.5 on each of the 4 components. IELTS measures the ability to communicate in English across all four language skills – listening, reading, writing and speaking – for people who intend to study or work where English is the language of communication.

    This visa is for citizens of Bulgaria and Romania who wish to come to the UK to start a new business and work in the capacity of running that business.

    European Union Association Agreement Requirements

    • Applicants can open any type of business they like but must work full-time in the running of the business (and not undertake any other employment);
    • Applicants must have sufficient funds to maintain themselves until the business becomes profitable;
    • Applicants must have a convincing and viable business plan;
    • There is no requirement to employ any additional staff; AND
    • Applicants may trade as a limited company or as an individual or in partnership with others.

    European Union Association Agreement Conditions

    • A successful applicant is generally given a 2 year visa initially.
    • An extension of a further 3 years can be applied for as long as the business is operating in line with the original plan, the applicants have not had to access public funds and the business continues to be viable. If these conditions are not met, then the extension may be refused.
    • Applicants may, after 5 years, apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (Permanent Residency).
    • Partners and dependent children are able to join you on this visa and are free to work and go to school.

UK Study Visa

Short-term study visa

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UK Tier 4 (Child) student visa

You can apply for the UK Tier 4 (Child) student visa if you’re aged between 4 and 17 and you want to study in the UK.

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UK Tier 4 (GE) student visa

You can apply for a Tier 4 (General) student visa to study in the UK if you’re 16 or over and you:

have been offered a place on a course
can speak, read, write and understand English

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