What is the Tier 1 Investor Visa?
The Tier 1 Investor Visa is now closed for new applicants from 17th February 2022. If you are currently on Tier 1 Investor Visa route, there are transitional rules in place. If you wish further information, please feel free to contact us.
The Tier 1 Investor category is for high net worth individuals seeking to make a substantial financial investment in the UK. Under this route you will not need to show that you have any English language ability or any maintenance (funds). However, there is a requirement for a minimum of £2,000,000 to invest. Your dependants may be able to join you, and you may be able to apply for settlement in the UK after 5 years through this route.
Key Points
- route for high-net-worth individuals seeking to make substantial investment in the UK
- requirement for a minimum of £2,000,000 to invest
- no maintenance or English language requirements
- can bring family
- initial period of 3 years and 4 months granted
- up to 2 years extension is possible (see Investor Visa Extension)
The time frame required to achieve settlement depends on the total amount of your investment. If you invested
- £2,000,000, you are eligible to apply for settlement within 5 years
- £5,000,000, you are eligible to apply for settlement within 3 years
- £10,000,000, you are eligible to apply for settlement within 2 years
What are the eligibility requirements?
In order to apply you need to evidence that you:
- have at least £2,000,000 investment funds which must be:
- your own money, under your control, and held in one or more regulated financial institutions
- free to spend (‘disposable’) in the UK
- held for at least 2 years prior to the date of application
- are 18 or over
- are able to prove that the money belongs to either you or your husband, wife, unmarried or same-sex partner
- have opened a UK bank account for the purposes of investing not less than £2,000,000 in the UKApplicants will need to provide confirmation from a UK bank that it has carried out all required due diligence checks and Know Your Customer enquiries;
- tuberculosis test results are required if you are from a designated country
- provided a criminal record certificate
Ref: https://www.gov.uk/tier-1-investor
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*Disclaimer: The above information is for general reference only. Specialist legal advice should be sought.
Latest update: February 2022
