The tier 1 innovator visa is ideal choice for skilled foreign nationals from across the world with new business ideas. This visa is designed with individuals that have forward thinking and innovative ideas in mind.
To be eligible for an innovator visa, you must prove to both the Home Office and an endorsing body, that your business is viable, scalable, and innovative. This visa is valid for three years, and you will be able to bring your family over while starting your business.
You will have to apply for an extension to you visa in order to gain settled or citizenship status.
Requirements:
The requirements for this visa are as follows:
1) An endorsement letter from the Home Office and an approved endorsing body to approve your business idea
2) Proof of sufficient finances to support both yourself and any dependents without any recourse to public funds
3) Having access to at least £50,000 which can be allocated for investment into your business
4) Evidence that you won’t fail the ‘general grounds for refusal
5) English language skills at the requisite level.