United Kingdom · Business & Investor

Tier 1 Investor — closed/legacy information

The Tier 1 (Investor) visa closed to all new applicants on 17 February 2022. This page provides status and extension/settlement rules for existing holders.

Who it suits

Who this pathway suits

Existing Tier 1 Investor holders applying for extension or Indefinite Leave to Remain.

Eligibility

Eligibility at a glance

  • Held Tier 1 Investor status before route closure
  • Maintained qualifying £2m+ UK government bond, share, or loan capital investment
Process

How the process works

  1. Apply for ILR after 2, 3, or 5 years depending on investment level (£10m, £5m, or £2m)
Documents

Documents you will typically need

  • Portfolio reports from FCA-regulated financial institutions confirming continuous qualifying investments
Good to know

What to keep in mind

Route is permanently closed to new applicants.

Official source: GOV.UK — Tier 1 Investor. Government authorities make all final decisions; no outcome is guaranteed.

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