Entrepreneurs
Overview: The UK is buzzing with bold thinkers turning ideas into thriving businesses. From tech innovators to artisan makers, entrepreneurs are reshaping industries and creating fresh opportunities. It’s a space where ambition meets action — and the results are inspiring.
The Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) visa is for non-European migrants who want to invest in the UK by setting up or taking over, and being actively involved in the running of a business or businesses in the UK.
Requirements
- access to funds (minimum £50,000 with other requirements)
- English language
- Maintenance funds
Applicants are selected on a points-based system, including:
25 points for:
- Access to not less than £2000,000
or
- Access to not less than £50,000 from:
- 1 or more registered venture capital firms regulated by the Financial Services Authority; or
- 1 or more UK entrepreneurial seed funding competitions listed as endorsed on the UK Trade and Investment website, or
- 1 or more UK government departments or devolved governments in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland, which have made the funds available for the specific purposes of establishing or expanding a UK business
or
- Access to not less than £50,000 and are applying for leave to remain, and have or were last granted leave as a Tier 1 (Graduate entrepreneur) migrant
or
- Access to not less than £50,000 and
- are applying for leave to remain, and
- were last granted leave as a Tier 1 (Post-study work) migrant; and
- were registered with HM revenue and Customs as self-employed, or registered director of a new or existing business no more than 3 months before your application, and
- are engaged in business activity, other than the work necessary to administer your business. The applicant’s occupation must appear on the list of occupations at the National Qualifications Framework level 4 and above
25 points each for:
- funds held in (a) regulated UK institution(s)
- funds disposable in the UK
10 points for meeting English language requirements to a particular standard
and
10 points for having enough funds to support self in the UK
Take Away Points
💡 UK entrepreneurs bring fresh ideas to global markets.
🚀 They drive innovation across tech, finance, and creative sectors.
🌍 Many expand internationally while keeping strong UK roots.
🤝 Collaboration and networking fuel their rapid growth.
📈 Their ventures create jobs and boost the UK economy.
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