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UK Investor Visa (Tier 1 discontinued; alternatives under review) Investor

The Tier 1 (Investor) visa route was closed to new applications in February 2022. Existing visa holders can apply for extensions until February 17,...

Application Requirements

Documents and information you'll need for your relocation application

Official Application Fee

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Government processing fee, charged when application is ready for submission

Required Documents & Information

  • Proof of funds: £2,000,000 GBP or equivalent

    Applicants must have access to at least £2 million in available and transferable funds belonging to themselves, their partner, or jointly. Funds must be held in a regulated financial institution and be freely transferable to the UK and convertible to pounds sterling.

  • Source of funds documentation

    If investment funds have been held for less than 2 years, applicants must prove the source of funds. The Home Office must be satisfied regarding the provenance of all funds regardless of holding period.

  • UK bank account for investment

    Applicant must open a bank account with a UK regulated bank specifically for the purpose of investing not less than £2 million in the UK.

  • Active investment in UK trading companies

    Investment must be made by way of share capital or loan capital in active and trading UK registered companies. Investment must be made no earlier than 12 months before the date of the application and maintained for the whole remaining period of leave.

  • Valid passport with 6+ months validity

    Applicant must hold a valid passport with at least 6 months validity remaining.

  • Police clearance certificate

    Overseas applicants and adult dependants must provide an overseas criminal record certificate for any country lived in for at least 12 months in the last 10 years.

  • Funds held in regulated financial institution

    The £2 million investment funds must be held in a regulated financial institution with documented proof of account ownership and fund availability.

Optional/Recommended

  • Continued investment maintenance for ILR

    For indefinite leave to remain applications, applicant must maintain the investment level throughout the remaining period of leave, with only limited absences from the UK (maximum 180 days in any 12 months).

  • English language proficiency for ILR (if under 65)

    For indefinite leave to remain applications, unless applicant is aged 65 or over, sufficient knowledge of the English language is required. Specific test scores and proficiency level not detailed in available information.

  • Life in the UK knowledge for ILR (if under 65)

    For indefinite leave to remain applications, unless applicant is aged 65 or over, sufficient knowledge of life in the UK is required.

  • Residency period for ILR - 2 years with £10 million+ investment

    If maintaining investment of at least £10 million, continuous 2-year residency in UK as Tier 1 Investor with absences not exceeding 180 days in any 12 months.

  • Residency period for ILR - 3 years with £5 million+ investment

    If maintaining investment of at least £5 million, continuous 3-year residency in UK as Tier 1 Investor with absences not exceeding 180 days in any 12 months.

  • Residency period for ILR - 5 years with £2 million+ investment

    If maintaining investment of at least £2 million, continuous 5-year residency in UK as Tier 1 Investor with absences not exceeding 180 days in any 12 months.

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