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Innovator Founder visa for endorsed founders. The Tier 1 Investor visa is closed.

1 open program1 closed or paused Last verified 6 Oct 2026

The UK has no open investor visa: Tier 1 (Investor) is closed. Founders with an innovative, endorsed business can apply for the Innovator Founder visa.

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UK Innovator Founder visa

A UK visa for founders of a new, innovative, viable and scalable business endorsed by an approved endorsing body. There is no fixed minimum investment.

  • Business
Minimum
No fixed minimum
Permit
3 years; extensions of 3 years
  • Family can be included
  • Must live in the country
Verified 6 Oct 2026

Closed, suspended or not yet open

  • UK Tier 1 (Investor) visa — closedClosed

    The UK no longer accepts new Tier 1 (Investor) visa applications. Existing holders may extend, settle or bring family under transitional rules.

Family, residence and renewal at a glance

Summary only — see each program for full conditions. “Not verified” means we could not confirm it from an official source.

UK Innovator Founder visa

Business visa
Legal outcome
Entrepreneur visa (temporary permission)
Family
Partner and children under 18 can apply as dependants (children over 18 only if already in the UK as dependants).
Minimum stay
Not verified
Renewal
Extensions require continued endorsement and progress against the business plan.
Keeping the investment
Not verified
Citizenship
No direct citizenship. Settlement may be possible after 3 years; citizenship only later through naturalisation.
  • Business

Official sources

General guidance only

Program rules, eligibility, investment thresholds and immigration requirements may change. Information is for general guidance and does not constitute legal, immigration, tax or investment advice.
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