United Kingdom
The United Kingdom (official name United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) consists of four countries united under one monarch and government. The countries are England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Each have a distinct culture and feel of there own with some in Northern Ireland wishing to split from the United Kingdom and join the Republic of Ireland, with which the UK shares its only land border.
England has traditionally been the dominant nation within the UK has over 80 percent of the share of the total population. People in Scotland and Wales have proud national traditions and languages. Scottish Gaelic is mainly spoken in the north west of the country, by a small proportion of the population. Welsh has a much bigger number of people speaking the language and all public signs in Wales are displayed in both Welsh and English.
Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) 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 here.
The initial visa will give you 3 years in the UK and, if during that 3 years you can show that you met certain criteria, you can then apply for a further 2 year extension visa. Following the 5 years you will have the option of applying for Permanent Residency (Indefinite Leave to Remain) in the UK.
Tier 1 Investor Visa is specifically designed for wealthy foreign nationals who wish to relocate to the UK and invest a minimum of £2,000,000 in the UK economy. Successful applicants are granted 3 years stay in the UK with the possibility of an extension of a further 2 years if all essential requirements are met.
England has traditionally been the dominant nation within the UK has over 80 percent of the share of the total population. People in Scotland and Wales have proud national traditions and languages. Scottish Gaelic is mainly spoken in the north west of the country, by a small proportion of the population. Welsh has a much bigger number of people speaking the language and all public signs in Wales are displayed in both Welsh and English.
UK Tier 1 Entrepreneur Visa
Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) 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 here.
The initial visa will give you 3 years in the UK and, if during that 3 years you can show that you met certain criteria, you can then apply for a further 2 year extension visa. Following the 5 years you will have the option of applying for Permanent Residency (Indefinite Leave to Remain) in the UK.
UK Tier 1 Investor Visa
Tier 1 Investor Visa is specifically designed for wealthy foreign nationals who wish to relocate to the UK and invest a minimum of £2,000,000 in the UK economy. Successful applicants are granted 3 years stay in the UK with the possibility of an extension of a further 2 years if all essential requirements are met.
| Category | Tier 1 Entrepreneur Visa | Tier 1 Investor Visa |
| Requirements |
◎ The person who wants to make the investment is 18 years old. ◎ Minimum £200,000 must be invested into a new or existing UK business. ◎ Applicant must be actively involved as a Director of the business; Investment must create employment (normally 2 jobs). ◎ Applicant must reach the required level of English language (IELTS level 4). ◎ Applicant may be required to attend a interview. |
◎ The person who wants to make the investment is 18 years old. ◎ Applicant must have at least £1,000,000 which should be held in a regulated financial institution and disposable in the United Kingdom. ◎ Applicant own personal assets worth £2,000,000 in value after liabilities. ◎ Applicant must invest a minimum of £2,000,000 through UK government bonds, share capital or investment capital in active UK companies. The companies should not be involved in property investment nor is depositing money in a bank or building society considered an investment. |
| Category | Tier 1 Entrepreneur Visa | Tier 1 Investor Visa |
| Advantages | ◎ Low investment amount. ◎ Applicant enjoys flexibility regarding £200,000 investment. ◎ Applicant may apply for accelerated indefinite leave to remain after 3 years in certain circumstances. ◎ A spouse and any dependent children are entitle to obtain education and healthcare in UK. ◎ A 5 year residency visa for the United Kingdom, with an opportunity to secure permanent residency for the applicant and their family. Applicant can further apply citizenship one year later. |
◎ Free education, free healthcare and work opportunities. ◎ No requirements in regards to the investor's education, age, nationality, language proficiency, or business experience. ◎ During the residency period, you can travel outside of the UK. ◎ The main applicant can be either the husband or wife and they can be accompanied by their children under the age of 18 years. ◎ After the 5th year, you can apply for permanent residency Identified Leave to Remain (ILR). One year after you have received the ILR, you and your family can apply for a UK citizenship and passport |