UK Innovator Founder Visa

United Kingdom · Europe – Non-EU

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Min investment: On request
Investment routes: Business / enterprise
Time to status: 2-3 months
Path to citizenship: 6 years (5 to ILR + 1)
Residency requirement: Substantial (build the business)
Visa-free destinations: 187
Dual citizenship allowed: Yes

Notes for Chinese applicants

No fixed minimum investment since the Innovator Founder route launched Apr 2023 (the old £50k requirement was removed). Endorsing body assesses an innovative, viable, scalable business plus sufficient lawful funds for the plan; applicant needs ~£1,270 maintenance funds. Replaced the closed Tier-1 Investor visa; active founders only. (Prior ~£50k / $64k figure outdated.)

About United Kingdom

Healthcare: ★★★★★
Safety: ★★★★★
Cost of living: High
Climate: Temperate
China relations: Cool / Western-aligned

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