Category: Investor / Business / Startup Visa
Overview: The UK Innovator Founder visa is for experienced entrepreneurs with an innovative, viable, and scalable business idea endorsed by an approved body, allowing them to establish and operate a new business in the United Kingdom. It replaced previous entrepreneur and innovator routes.
Eligibility: Requires endorsement for an innovative, viable, and scalable business idea, active role in the business, English language proficiency (CEFR Level B2), and sufficient personal maintenance funds. No specific minimum capital investment is mandated by the Home Office.
Processing Time: ~21 days
Visa Duration: 36 months
Renewable: Yes
Work Authorisation: true
Remote Work Allowed: Yes
Dependants Allowed: No
Path to Residency: Yes
Path to Citizenship: Yes
Sponsor Required: Yes
Official Government Page: https://www.gov.uk/innovator-founder-visa
Summary: The UK Innovator Founder visa enables entrepreneurs to establish an innovative business. Eligibility requires an endorsed business idea, B2 English proficiency, and maintenance funds. It offers a clear path to UK settlement.