Innovator Founder Visa

Key Eligibility Criteria for the Innovator Founder Visa

To qualify for the Innovator Founder Visa, you need to meet several key requirements:

1. Endorsement from a Recognized Body: You must have an endorsement from an approved UK endorsing body. This endorsement will confirm that your business idea is innovative, viable, and scalable.
2. Business Idea: Your business must be new (not established in the UK already) and must demonstrate innovation. The idea should provide a solution to a problem or offer something new to the market.
3. Investment Requirement: You need to have at least £50,000 in investment funds available to start or scale your business.
4. English Language Proficiency: You must meet the English language requirement, which can be proven through a secure English language test, a degree taught in English, or being a national of a majority English-speaking country.
5. Sufficient Funds: You must have sufficient personal savings to support yourself and any dependents while in the UK.

Benefits of the Innovator Founder Visa

• Path to Settlement: The Innovator Founder Visa offers a route to Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 3 years, allowing you to settle in the UK permanently.
• Family Members: Your spouse, partner, and children under 18 can join you in the UK on dependent visas.
• Flexible Business Options: The visa allows you to run your own business in the UK and hire employees. It’s perfect for entrepreneurs aiming to build a successful business.

Our team at HPA Solicitors UK will help guide you through the Innovator Founder Visa application process. We can assist with preparing the necessary documents, securing endorsement from a recognized body, and ensuring you meet all the eligibility requirements. If you need help with reapplications, appeals, or extensions, our immigration experts will be by your side every step of the way.