Start-up Visa

Start-up Visa

The new start-up visa is for individuals who seek to set up their own businesses in the UK for the first time. The government introduced this visa type as a replacement of the Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneur Visa on 29th March 2019.

If you want to make an initial application under the Start-up visa route, you need to have an innovative, viable and scalable business idea supported by an authorised endorsing body. This route is initially granted for a 2-year period and settlement is impossible under this route. However, you may progress into the Innovator Visa route after 2-year leave to remain.

Key Points
  • Route for starting a new business in the UK for the first time
  • An innovative, viable and scalable business idea
  • Maintenance and English language requirements 
  • Maximum 2 years granted, switching to the Innovator visa is possible
  • Possible to apply as an entrepreneurial team
  • No investment funds needed on this route
  • Must be 18-year old or above
  • Can bring family

 What are the endorsement criteria?

A business plan is essential for the endorsement application, also other supporting documentation. You need to meet the innovative, viable and scalable business venturn requirements as follows:

  • the business plan must be genuine and original.  The plan must meet new or existing market needs and/or creates a competitive advantage.
  • the business plan is realistic and achievable based on applicant’s available resources.
  • the applicant’s has, or is actively developing the necessary skills, knowledge, experience and market awareness to successfully run the business.
  • there is evidence of structured planning, and of potential for job creation and growth into national markets.

Please note that the applicant must not have previously established a business in the UK which commerced trading.

Ref: https://www.gov.uk/start-up-visa

To give your case the best chance of success, get in touch

To give your visa the best chance of success, to reduce stress, please contact our immigration experts.

If you wish to speak directly with one of our specialists,  please contact our Glasgow Head Office on Phone.

T: +44 (0)141 212 3355 or request a call back by completing the Online Form.

E:  enquiries@lattainternational.com. More information can be found in Contact Us.  

*Disclaimer: The above information is for general reference only. Specialist legal advice should be sought.

Latest update: July 2021