UK Tier 1 Entrepreneur Visa
You can apply for a Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) visa if:
- You want to set up or run a business in the UK
- You're from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland.
- You meet the other eligibility requirements
- You are able to make a qualified investment of GBP200,000
ELIGIBILITY
Your funds must be:- Held in 1 or more regulated financial institutions.
- Free to spend ('disposable') on business in the UK.
- There are different eligibility requirements depending on whether you have access to GBP 0.2 million.
- Meet the English language requirement IELTS 4.0 in all bands.
- Be able to support yourself during your stay.
- Score 95 points - check your points score.
- Be at least 16 years old.
- You can form an 'entrepreneurial team' with one other Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) applicant and share the same investment funds..
- You and your team member must meet all the application requirements and:
- Not use the same funds on another application with a different entrepreneurial team
- Provide all the documents needed for evidence of the funds with your own applications.
You can:
- Set up or take over the running of 1 business or more
- Bring family members with you
- Do any work outside your business
- Get public funds
