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Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) Visa

This visa is for people who wish to come to the UK to start a new business and work in the capacity of running that business.

Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) Visa Requirements

• Applicants must have a minimum of £200,000 to start the proposed business;
• Applicants can open any type of business, but must work full-time in the running of the business;
• Applicants must, through the opening of the business, create full time employment for 2 EEA nationals;
• Applicants must take a share of the business's liabilities;
• Applicants must have sufficient funds to maintain themselves until the business becomes profitable;
• Applicants must have a controlling interest in the business;
• Applicants must have a convincing and viable business plan;
• You must meet the English language ability requirements (see below); AND
• You must have sufficient funds, as specified by the UK Government at the time of application.

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Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) Visa Conditions

• A successful applicant is generally given a 2 year visa initially;
• An extension of a further 3 years can be applied for as long as the business is operating, the investment has been made and the 2 jobs have been created;
• Applicants may, after 5 years, apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (Permanent Residency); AND
• Partners and dependent children are able to join you on this visa and are free to work and go to school.

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English Language Ability

Applicants who do not have a degree taught in English must sit and pass the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) and score at least 6.5 on each of the 4 components. IELTS measures the ability to communicate in English across all four language skills - listening, reading, writing and speaking - for people who intend to study or work where English is the language of communication.