Table of Contents
- Innovator Founder Visa
- Eligibility Requirements
- Additional Eligibility Criteria
- English Language Requirement
- Visa Validity
- Visa Processing Times
- Application Fees
- Endorsement Fees
- Approved Endorsing Bodies
- The Global Entrepreneurs Programme (GEP)
- UK Immigration Advice
- VisaConnect London, UK - Office
Innovator Founder Visa
The Innovator Founder visa is for experienced entrepreneurs who want to establish an innovative business in the UK.
Eligibility Requirements
To apply for the Innovator Founder Visa, your business idea must be:
- New – You cannot join a business that is already trading.
- Innovative – Your idea must be original and clearly different from anything currently available on the market.
- Viable – You must demonstrate that your business has strong potential for success and growth.
- Scalable – You must provide evidence of planning for job creation and expansion into national and international markets.
You must obtain an endorsement from an approved endorsing body confirming that your business idea meets these requirements.
Additional Eligibility Criteria
You must also:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Meet the English language requirement
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Have sufficient personal savings to support yourself in the UK. You must hold at least £1,270 GBP in your bank account for 28 consecutive days before applying.
English Language Requirement
You must usually prove your knowledge of English in one of the following ways:
- A UK school qualification
- A degree from a UK institution
- A degree taught in English from an institution outside the UK
- Passing an approved English language test