Live and work in the UK with a Business Investor Visa
A reliable managed route to permanent UK residency
What are UK business visas?
The UK offers several attractive residency visas for foreign nationals who invest in businesses located in the United Kingdom.
Business visas allow you and your family to live and work in the UK, and they are a reliable route to permanent settlement.
Residency rights under a business visa provide access to the same benefits enjoyed by British citizens.
These range from the financial stability and opportunity afforded by the UK's modern economy, to world-class schooling and healthcare. Many of our clients particularly value the security and relaxed lifestyle found in the UK.
We have programmes for clients who want to invest in their own business (self-sponsorship) as well as for those who prefer to invest in an existing UK business.
What are the requirements?
The UK offers business immigration routes designed to appeal to applicants with different skills, experience and resources.
A professional or entrepreneurial background is highly advantageous but we can also help if you have sector-specific experience or specialist skills.
The criteria and financial requirements vary by visa however the common principle is that you can qualify for residency by funding business activity in the UK.
Based on our significant experience we suggest that applicants should realistically have access to at least £55,000 in order to demonstrate the ability to fund their business, cover all fees, support themselves, and therefore be successful when applying.
Most UK business visas also require English proficiency at CEFR level B2 or higher. We can guide you through proving or attaining this standard.
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Visa Kings Global are London-based business immigration experts. We have achieved many successful visas for clients around the world with very different business backgrounds and immigration goals.
We specialise in helping clients to apply their skills and experience so that they can invest in new or existing UK businesses that comply with visa requirements.
Business visas have complex technical requirements and these can extend to periodic checkpoint evaluations. Our service doesn't stop once you apply and we provide significant support services to help keep your business and visa fully compliant, with minimum effort on your part.
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Visa Kings Global is closely partnered with Canfields Law Limited, which is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (ID 634801), Lexcel accredited and undergo annual audits to maintain their legal practice mark of excellence.
To illustrate our confidence of success, we offer to work on a No Win, No Fee basis for many clients upon signing. If we can't achieve a visa we'll fully refund our fees. Please enquire below for details.
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Could you qualify?
Please enquire below if you would like one of our specialists to explain which business visa route may suit you.
Please note that our immigration programmes, legal work and business support are paid services (we will advise you of all costs in advance).
Frequently asked questions
What funds are required for an investor visa?
The answer depends on the visa being sought and the business you wish to establish. Based on experience, we suggest that investor visa applicants should have access to at least £55,000 in order to demonstrate the ability to fund their business, cover all fees, support themselves, and therefore stand the best chances of success.
What are the language requirements?
These vary slightly between visas but the most common requirement is proficiency at levels B1 or B2. We also offer business visa services for the Republic of Ireland with no language requirements whist offering frictionless entry into both the UK and EU countries.
How does the No Win, No Fee offer work?
Very simply, if we don't get you a visa we will refund your deposit — you lose nothing. Exceptions apply if you provide false/incomplete information, or change your mind after we have commenced work. This offer demonstrates our confidence of success for the clients we represent.
Wasn't the Investor visa abolished in the UK?
The UK government terminated the "Tier 1 (Investor) visa" — an expedited route allowing ultra-high-net-worth individuals to gain permanent residence by investing between £2 million and £5 million.
While this particular route has ended, there are several other "business" or "investor" visas still available which offer the same benefits. Quite frankly we would have recommended these in preference to the Tier 1 Investor route in almost every case as the same benefits are available with much lower investment.
Can I work for other employers under a business visa?
Yes, this is possible under some visas and is something our specialists can provide guidance on.
Can I invest in my own business?
Yes! We have specific visa programmes that can help you to achieve this and remain fully compliant with the visa rules.
Is there a maximum age limit?
No! We have even successfully achieved a visa for one client who was over 90 years old.