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UK Start-up Visa Is Closed: Innovator Founder Route
Understand the current Innovator Founder route and browse historical Start-up visa articles with their original publication dates.
35 articlesThe UK Start-up visa is closed to new applications
GOV.UK says you can no longer apply for a Start-up visa. People planning to establish an innovative UK business may be able to apply under the Innovator Founder visa, subject to the current requirements. Existing Start-up visa holders may have different options.
The current route requires an innovative, viable and scalable business idea assessed by an approved endorsing body. Applicants must also meet the other visa requirements, including the applicable English-language and personal-savings rules. An endorsement is part of the application process; it does not guarantee a visa decision.
Read the official Start-up visa closure notice, current eligibility guidance and current endorsing-body list before acting on an older article.
UK Startup Visa offers business preparation support, including business plans, market research and financial projections. Contact us to discuss the scope of that support. Individual immigration advice should come from an appropriately regulated adviser.
Historical Start-up visa articles
The articles below include material published under earlier rules. Check each article's date and the current GOV.UK guidance before relying on it.
19 October 2023
Success Story: How Global Trade Plaza Unlocked New Horizons with the UK Innovator Founder Visa
Unlocking New Horizons: Global Trade Plaza's Success Story with the UK Innovator Founder Visa>>
Read article →17 March 2023
Current Innovator Founder Endorsing Bodies: Official List
Find the authoritative GOV.UK list of endorsing bodies for new Innovator Founder applications and understand legacy-body limits.
Read article →17 March 2023
UK Start-up Visa Closure and Innovator Founder Funding
The Start-up visa is closed. The current Innovator Founder route has no blanket £50,000 minimum but still requires credible business funding.
Read article →22 September 2022
UK Endorsing Bodies: Historical Guide and Current List
UK Endorsment bodies provide their clients with the following services: 1. Inelectual Property Support 2. Business Routine Processes Support 3. Fund raising Support for the grown…
Read article →22 September 2022
UK Start-up vs Innovator Founder Visa: What Changed
The former UK Start-up and Innovator routes have changed. Compare their historical context with the current Innovator Founder route and official rules.
Read article →20 September 2022
30. The UK Investment Visa
Right now the Entrepreneurship and Investment tier visas are canceled and the UK is offering only Startup and innovator visas.
Read article →20 September 2022
Switching from a UK Start-up Visa to Innovator Founder
The UK Start-up visa is closed. Existing holders may be able to switch to Innovator Founder; check current endorsement, funding and settlement rules.
Read article →20 September 2022
28. UK Startup Visa Content Of The Endorsement Letter
The UK startup visa Endorsement letter consists of different sections. it is a 5-6 page letter issued by the endorsing body that describes the following, details:
Read article →20 September 2022
27. UK Start-Up Visa: How to achieve your Dreams!
For UK Start-Up Visa, After receiving the endorsement letter, you can apply for the visa through the UK consulate or embassy of the UK in your…
Read article →20 September 2022
26. UK Permanent Residency through UK Startup Visa
UK Start-up visa holders have two years visa to stay in the country. after that, they may extend their stay in the United kingdom via an…
Read article →20 September 2022
25. Cost of Living in the UK
Please check the costs of living on different websites, in Numbeo.com
Read article →20 September 2022
24. UK Startup Visa Capital Requirement
Introduction of the UK startup visa, you do not need to have that initial investment in your business to be eligible for the visa and relocate…
Read article →20 September 2022
23. UK Startup Visa Minimum Language Requirement
Secure English Language Test (SELT) having a GCSE, A level, Scottish National Qualification level 4 or 5, having a degree-level scholarly capability that was shown in…
Read article →20 September 2022
22. UK Startup Visa Cost of Endorsing Body
The costs range from 350 Pound up to 10000 Pound per year per person for the services that your mentor provides to you.
Read article →20 September 2022
21. UK Startup Visa and UK Innovator Visa: Family Members of Applicants?
Your family members can apply at the same time as you apply and you can come with your spouse and under 18 YO children at the…
Read article →20 September 2022
20. How long does the UK Startup Visa process takes?
The process of polishing and preparing your business plan takes up to three weeks and the process of getting endorsed by the endorsing body will take…
Read article →20 September 2022
19. UK Startup Visa Minimum weekly Involvement
You should show at least 20 hours of involvement in each week of your activity.
Read article →20 September 2022
18. Can I work in other companies on a UK Startup Visa?
Yes, you have the permit to work on any other businesses that you like at the same time that you work on your startup visa.
Read article →20 September 2022
Innovator Founder Visa Costs: Government and Preparation Fees
Separate current UKVI application fees, endorsement fees, healthcare surcharge and optional business preparation costs.
Read article →20 September 2022
Financial Projections for an Innovator Founder Business Plan
Build transparent, evidence-based forecasts for an Innovator Founder business plan without assuming a fixed five-year format.
Read article →20 September 2022
Innovator Founder Business Plan: What Endorsers Assess
A founder-led plan should explain innovation, viability and scalability with evidence, rather than follow a universal template.
Read article →20 September 2022
UK Start-up Visa Endorsement: Historical Overview
Through years of our activities with the UK Startup Visa Endorsing Bodies, we can guarantee the acceptance of the businesses that pass our selection, modification, or…
Read article →20 September 2022
13. Permanent Residency by the UK Startup Visa
The Start-up visa does not directly lead to ILR. However, time spent in this category does count towards the 5-year Long Residence route. Furthermore, if an…
Read article →20 September 2022
12. UK Startup Visa Check Points
Every 6 months, Home Office checks your progress with Endorsing Body
Read article →20 September 2022
11. UK Startup Visa Residency Permit
UK startup visa will not provide you a residency permit but granted a two-year Visa. However, you can apply for other types of residence permits when…
Read article →20 September 2022
10. Duration of the UK Startup Visa
The visa will be issued for 2 years, from the time of Issuance of the Visa. Note: Many ask if the starting time is from the…
Read article →20 September 2022
9. Governmental Fees for UK startup Visa
The main fees are, Visa Fee (378£), Endorsment charges and Insurance health surcharge (1248£) that should be paid to the related bodies.
Read article →20 September 2022
8. UK Startup Visa: How to change UK visa to UK Startup Visa?
You might be able to apply to change (‘switch’) to a Start-up visa if you’re already in the UK on a different type of visa. Your…
Read article →20 September 2022
UK Start-up Endorsing Bodies: Historical List and Current Route
The old UK Start-up visa endorsing-body list is historical. Check the current GOV.UK list for new Innovator Founder applications.
Read article →20 September 2022
Innovator Founder Business Ideas: Innovation and Evidence
Assess a founder-led idea against current innovation, viability and scalability criteria, without relying on an old points table.
Read article →20 September 2022
Innovator Founder Funding: Is £50,000 Required?
There is no blanket £50,000 rule for the current route, but a new business must show adequate funding to its endorsing body.
Read article →20 September 2022
UK Start-up Visa Eligibility: Historical Route and Current Rules
The UK Start-up visa is closed to new applicants. Review the current Innovator Founder eligibility rules on GOV.UK.
Read article →20 September 2022
3. Process of UK Startup Visa
1️⃣ Providing the Documents Needed (Listed Below) 2️⃣ Preparation of a Business Plan and a Financial Projection for the next 5 years 3️⃣ Getting Endorsed By…
Read article →19 September 2022
2. Eligibility for UK Startup Visa
The general criteria are: 1. You are at least 18 years old; 2. You have not previously established a business in the UK 3. You have…
Read article →19 September 2022
1. What is UK Startup Visa
The UK Start Up visa is aimed at ambitious entrepreneurs looking to set up their first business in Britain. Replacing the Tier 1 (Graduate Entrepreneur) visa,…
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