UK Investor Visa (Tier 1)

Investment Requirement: Investor main applicants must invest a minimum amount of £2 million in the UK. The investment can be made in UK government bonds, share capital or loan capital in active and trading UK-registered companies.

Financial Capacity: Investor main applicants must have the funds available and under their control in a regulated financial institution. These funds must be disposable in the UK.

Age Requirement: There is no specific age requirement for Investor main applicants or dependents.

English Language Proficiency: While there's no English language requirement for the Investor main applicants and dependents, knowledge of English may be beneficial for integration into UK society.

Prepare Documents: Investor main applicants and dependents must gather all required documents, including passports, financial statements demonstrating the availability of investment funds, evidence of clean criminal records, and any other supporting documents as specified by the UK immigration authorities.

Submit Application: Investor main applicants and dependents submit their visa application online through the UK Visas and Immigration website or at a visa application center in their country of residence. They must pay the applicable visa fees at this stage.

Biometric Appointment: Investor main applicants and dependents may need to attend a biometric appointment to provide fingerprints and a photograph as part of the visa application process. This is typically done at a designated visa application center.

Wait for Processing: After submitting the application and attending the biometric appointment, Investor main applicants and dependents must wait for their visa application to be processed. Processing times can vary depending on factors such as the country of application and the current workload of the immigration authorities.

Receive Decision: Once the visa application is processed, Investor main applicants and dependents will receive a decision on their application. If approved, they will receive a visa vignette (sticker) in their passport, allowing them to travel to the UK.