The Active Investor Visa in the United Kingdom, also known as the Innovator Founder visa, is designed for experienced entrepreneurs looking to establish an innovative business in the UK.
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The Active Investor Visa (Innovator Founder visa) offers a unique opportunity for international entrepreneurs to bring their innovative business ideas to the UK market. This visa category is tailored for those who have a scalable and viable business concept that can contribute to the UK's economic growth.
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Overview
Establish and run an innovative business in the UK with the Innovator Founder visa.
Eligibility Requirements
Must have an innovative, viable, and scalable business idea endorsed by an approved body.
Anchor Ancestor restrictions
Months to citizenship
Length of Visa
3 years, extendable for further 3-year periods.
Months to Visa
Typically 3 weeks if applying from outside the UK, 8 weeks if applying from within the UK.
Physical Presence Requirement
not specified
Availability
Easy
Family Allowance
Spouse and children
Overview
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benefits
The Innovator Founder visa offers several advantages for entrepreneurs looking to establish their business in the UK:
Access to global financial hub
Strong education system
Diverse and multicultural environment
Fast Processing Time
Path to citizenship allowed after 6 years of permanent residence
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Online Submission Allowed
Visa-Free Travel Countries
158
Passport Validity
10 years
Overview
The United Kingdom offers a thriving ecosystem for innovative businesses, with world-class infrastructure, a highly skilled workforce, and access to global markets.
Benefits:
Advantages:
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REQUIREMENTS
Check if you qualify based on your family history
Not applicable
Proof of investment: supporting documents of the investment made in any of the eligible investment types
Not applicable
Criminal Record: A clean criminal record is required
REQUIREMENTS
To qualify for the Innovator Founder visa, you must meet the following key requirements:
PROCESS
Initial Assessment
• Verify business experience
• Review investment thresholds
• Check eligibility criteria
• Select target market
Business Planning
• Develop business plan
• Market analysis
• Financial projections
• Job creation plans
Application Preparation
• Prepare investment documentation
• Business registration
• Source of funds verification
• Professional qualifications
Submission & Review
• Submit business proposal
• Present to relevant authorities
• Complete background screening
• Provide additional documentation
Implementation
• Receive visa approval
• Execute business plan
• Meet investment milestones
• Regular reporting requirements
PROCESS
DOCUMENTS
Passport+Biometrics
Marriage certificate and birth certificates of dependents (if applicable)
Proof of current address (utility bill, lease agreement, etc.) may be required
Police clearance certificate from the country of origin or residence for the past 2 years
Proof of Investment: Bank statements or other documents verifying the investment+Property purchase agreement or business investment documents+Proof of Funds: Documentation demonstrating the source of the investment funds (e.g., tax returns, bank statements).
DOCUMENTS
Birth certificates from government archives; Marriage certificates for family dependencies; Police clearance records from current and past residences
Certified translations into official language(s); Apostille certification; Government-issued document legalization
Diploma and transcript verification; Professional certification authentication; Credential evaluation services
Initial application submission fee; Processing and handling charges; Administrative review fees
Fingerprint collection fee; Digital photograph requirements; Biometric data processing
Required medical examinations; Vaccination verification; Health certificate processing
Document verification fees; Background check processing; Application status updates
Consulate visit expenses; Interview travel costs; Temporary accommodation (if required)
Language proficiency testing; Skills assessment fees; Additional document requests
Immigration lawyer consultation; Document review services; Legal representation fees
Tax planning consultation; Asset transfer advisory; Investment planning services
Relocation services; Property search assistance; Settlement support services
Residency card processing; Passport issuance fees; Registration certificates
Oath ceremony fees; Registration charges; Local authority fees
Renewal fees; Status maintenance costs; Annual reporting fees
Rankings
147
Overall Rank
Cost
Based on application fee
Residency Requirements
Based on residency requirements
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Residency Privileges Length
Based on programs’s term
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Processing Speed
Based on estimated processing time
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Eligibility Requirements
Based on entry requirements
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Program Stability
Based on years of activity
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Time to Permanent Residency
Based on permanent residency timeline
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Rankings
Safety
34
Cost of Living
22
Quality of Life
13
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Healthcare Quality
30
Internet Speed
45
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Human Freedom
17
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