The UK's current business immigration focuses on the Innovator Founder visa and High Potential Individual visa. The Tier 1 Investor visa is closed to new applicants.
Who this route suits
Business founders with endorsable innovative ideas, and high-potential recent graduates.
Innovator Founder visa
For experienced businesspeople seeking to establish an innovative, viable, and scalable business in the UK. Requires endorsement from an approved endorsing body.
Tier 1 Investor visa — CLOSED
The Tier 1 Investor visa closed to new applications in February 2022 and has not been replaced with an equivalent route.
Important to know
The Tier 1 Investor (Entrepreneur) visa is closed. Do not present it as active.
Frequently asked questions
- Is there a UK investor visa?
- The Tier 1 Investor visa is closed. The UK does not currently offer a comparable investor visa for new applicants.
Check before you apply. General information only. Requirements, fees, and occupation lists change. The relevant authority makes the final decision on every application. Confirm current requirements with UK Visas and Immigration (GOV.UK).
Related routes
Working in a regulated profession in United Kingdom?
A visa does not give permission to practise a regulated profession. Registration is a separate process.