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INVEST AND SETTLE IN THE UK

The United Kingdom welcomes investors and entrepreneurs to establish their businesses and reside in the country through the UK Innovator Visa category. This visa is intended for experienced business individuals to start innovative businesses in the UK. It allows the visa holder and their family to stay in the UK for up to 5 years and 4 months and apply for permanent residency (Indefinite Leave to Remain) after 5 years of residing in the UK. BMC can assist in planning and managing the investment process, reducing risks and maximizing the benefits of this program.

BENEFITS OF UK INNOVATOR VISA

With a low investment requirement of only £50,000, the UK Innovator Visa allows you to reside in the UK with your family for a period of 3 years. The visa can be extended for an additional 2 years, offering you access to UK healthcare and education benefits. The application process is straightforward and quick.

ELIGIBILITY FOR UK INNOVATOR VISA

To be eligible for the UK Innovator Visa, you must pass a point-based assessment which evaluates your investment funds, language proficiency, and maintenance funds. The following requirements must be met:

  •          Endorsement of your innovative business or business idea by an approved endorsing body.
  •          Not being a national of a European Economic Area (EEA) country or Switzerland.
  •         Possession of at least £50,000 in investment funds to be invested in the proposed business.
  •          Meeting all other eligibility criteria.

Other eligibility requirements

To be eligible for the UK Innovator Visa, applicants must fulfill the following requirements:

  •          Be at least 18 years old.
  •          Have an approved business idea.
  •          Have a viable business plan.
  •          Have sufficient funds to support themselves and their dependents.
  •          Possess an intermediate level of English language skills (B2).
  •             Have a clean criminal record.

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How BMC
can help ?

  • By recognizing the best strategy to get a UK visa 
  • By advising you on all the steps you need to apply for this particular visa
  • By advising you on how financial resources need to be shown
  • By advising you on the documents to be shown to the immigration authorities 
  • By assisting in filling out all the forms required for the visa
  • By reviewing all your documents before they are submitted
  • By informing on what activities you can carry out in UK with this visa

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Frequently Asked Questions

The initial validity of the Innovator Visa is 3 years. If the eligibility requirements are met, it can be extended for an additional 2 years. After a total of 5 years of residence in the UK, an application for permanent residency can be made, subject to meeting the relevant conditions.

The Innovator Visa allows you to bring along your immediate family, including spouse and children under 18, in your application. 

You and your partner can jointly apply for the Innovator Visa with a combined investment of £100,000.

The processing time for a decision on the Innovator Visa typically takes about 3 weeks. However, the preparation process, including creating a business plan and getting endorsement for your idea, may take longer. The visa is initially granted for three years and can be extended for an additional three years, as many times as needed.

To be eligible for the Innovator visa, your business idea or business must be deemed viable, original, and have growth potential. This is established through endorsement from a relevant authority after a thorough evaluation of your proposal. A comprehensive business plan would be an advantage in this evaluation process. Information on relevant authorities is available on the website.

To be eligible for the Innovator Visa, you must show that your business idea or business is practical, unique and has potential for growth. This is done by getting it assessed and then backed by an authorized organization. A well-crafted business plan will be helpful for anyone evaluating your proposal. The list of authorized organizations is available on the website.

To be eligible for the Innovator Visa, you must show that your business idea or business is practical, unique and has potential for growth. This is done by getting it assessed and then backed by an authorized organization. A well-crafted business plan will be helpful for anyone evaluating your proposal. The list of authorized organizations is available on the website.