United Kingdom
- For experienced founders with an innovative, viable and scalable business idea.
- There is no minimum investment amount, but endorsement is mandatory.
- Settlement is possible after three years if endorsement is maintained.
Visa type
Startup
3 years
Process Time
3-8 Weeks
Government fees
£1,357 + endorsement
Difficulty
High
Quality of Life
Quality
212.7
- Pollution
- 39.1
- Traffic Commute
- 36.7
- Safety Index
- 52.4
- Cost of living
- 68.9
Eligibility Needs
Endorsement
An endorsement letter from an approved endorsing body for your business idea.
Innovation Criteria
The business must be innovative, viable and scalable, and you must be an active founder.
English Language
CEFR level B2 in all four components.
Step-by-step application roadmap
What happens from preparation to visa stamping.
- 1
Profile & document preparation
Collect your passport, credentials, financial proof and translations.
- 2
Application submission
File the official forms online and pay the government fees.
- 3
Government review & biometrics
Attend biometrics, interviews and respond to any requests for evidence.
- 4
Decision & visa stamping
Receive the decision, collect your visa and plan your arrival.
Why this visa fits your profile
What the Smart Analysis checks for this pathway
- Endorsement — An endorsement letter from an approved endorsing body for your business idea.
- Innovation Criteria — The business must be innovative, viable and scalable, and you must be an active founder.
- English Language — CEFR level B2 in all four components.
We only show a result after evaluating your own answers against the written requirements. Meeting them is not an invitation or an approval.
Check My EligibilityInformation is updated based on official immigration sources.
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