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Innovator Founder Visa

Visa for entrepreneurs with innovative, scalable business ideas. Must be endorsed by Home Office-approved endorsing body. Business idea must be new (not joining existing business), innovative (different from existing market offerings), and scalable (potential for job creation and international growth). No minimum investment requirement unlike previous Innovator visa. Two check-in meetings with endorsing body at 12 and 24 months. Fast-track to settlement after 3 years if business is active, trading, and sustainable. From November 2025, students can switch directly from within UK.

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Processing Time

3 weeks (outside UK), 8 weeks (inside UK)

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Cost

£1,274 (outside UK) or £1,590 (inside UK) + £1,000 endorsement + £500 per check-in meeting + healthcare surcharge

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Duration

3 years

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Work Rights

Self-employed running your business, can also take other work

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Renewability

Can extend for 3 more years

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Path to Permanent Residence

Yes

Requirements

  • 1Innovative, new, and scalable business idea
  • 2Endorsement from approved body (£1,000 fee)
  • 3English language B2
  • 4£1,270 in savings for 28 days
  • 5Genuine intention to run the business

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