Designed for individuals with innovative, viable, and scalable business ideas endorsed by an approved UK body. This route suits both first-time entrepreneurs and experienced business owners setting up a new UK venture. It replaces the Start-Up and previous Innovator visas, and offers a direct path to settlement after three years.
Steps:
Business Plan
Put your Business Plan together.
Step 2
Official Endorsement
Get your business plan endorsed by an approved endorsement organisation.
Step 3
Online Application Submission
The Home Office website has a portal to submit your application online. The specific form you need to fill out depends on whether you are switching from a different visa while in the UK or applying from outside the country.