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 you enter with the UK Startup Visa. If you live in the UK for five years you intend to apply for permanent status. a startup visa for the first two years, and an innovator visa for the following three years.
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 date of signing the agreement with the Endorsing body. the answer is no. From the date that your visa is issued.
The main fees are, Visa Fee (378£), Endorsment charges and Insurance health surcharge (1248£) that should be paid to the related bodies.
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 partner or children will need to apply separately to switch their visa. They can either apply at the same time as you, or at any time before their current visa expires.
A template of a business plan, designed to help you to make a strong application for your innovator visa or startup visa. This document is free and can be used for any kind of business that raises capital. It will also help you with your first steps as an entrepreneur and guide you in the…
Here you can find our selected list of UK startup Endorsing Bodies.
1 The Bakery 2 Seed Camp3 Invest orthern Ireland4 Zinc5 Deep Science ventures 6 Wayra 7 Ignite 8 Bethnal Green Ventures 9 Codebase
10 Capital Enterprise 11 Cylon 12 Tech X 13 Seed Haus 14 Med City 15 Scottish Edge 16 Royal Society Edinburgh
17 Tech Nation 18 NatWest Entrepreneur Accelerator19 Royal Bank of Scotland Entrepreneur Accelerator
20 Ulster Bank Entrepreneur Accelerator 21 Set Squared Bristol 22 Set Squared Exeter 23 Set Squared Southampton 24 Set Squared Surrey
An innovative idea for UK Startup Visa must be something that’s different from anything else on the market. Your business or business idea has to be endorsed by an approved body, also known as an endorsing body.
for UK Startup Visa, there is no need for initial Investment / You should only invest your time in your Business Idea.
Anyone Who is not a citizen of the EU and has the following criteria:
1. be at least 18 years old
2. meet the English language requirement
2. be able to prove that you have enough personal savings to support yourself while you’re in the UK (1270 Pound)
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 an Endorsing Body
4️⃣ Filling the Online Application
