The United Kingdom is a country off the northern coast of mainland Europe made up of England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. It operates with the modern-day parliamentary democracy and the industrial revolution. The country today is one of the largest economies in Europe and a leading global trading center.
The UK has long been a significant world power. London is the world’s financial capital, offering an international business environment. The UK is well-known for having some of the best educational institutions and an open, global culture.
Following a referendum in January 2020, the UK is no longer a part of the European Union. It is still a part of several major global institutions such as the Commonwealth, NATO, G7, G20, United Nations, and WTO, to name a few. The country welcomes immigrants through British Citizenship Investment programs.
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The UK opened an immigration route for foreign investors in 1994. The immigration authorities launched a point-based system that included Tier 1 Investor and Tier 1 Entrepreneur visas. However, UK government officially made a decision to close the Tier 1 Investor visa route for new applications from all nationalities due to security concerns. However, extensions are still available on already-issued visas.
Tier 1 investor visa allowed entry and stay in the UK if a non-EEA individual invested funds in share or loan capital in active and trading UK-registered companies. A new visa type was introduced for genuine investors who wanted to set up their own business in the UK: The innovator visa. You need a minimum investment of £50K to qualify for UK Residency by Investment. Applicants must demonstrate an innovative, scalable and viable idea for the business launch, supported by an endorsing body. The investment funds should be from legitimate sources. However, investing in UK government bonds is also an option. The authorities want the investors to show genuine job creation and other tangible economic impacts.
The initial validity period for this visa is 3 years and can be extended for 3 more years. Under immigration rules, migrants can avail of permanent residency status, Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) for 3 years, and obtain British citizenship through investment after 6 years.
DM Citizenship by Investment can help you meet the requirements for a UK residence permit. To know more about the program, get in touch with our business immigration consultants today!
The candidate satisfies the business endorsement criteria and makes an original business plan catering to local and international markets.
The applicant has sufficient knowledge, extensive experience, market awareness and required skills to run their business successfully.
Proof of structured planning and prospects of job creation as well as the ability to grow into national markets.
The residence by investment program allows the applicant to live in the country for three years and apply for permanent residency. After that, they can extend their residency permit by three years and apply for citizenship after completing six years.
The applicant can enjoy the benefits of living in one of the strongest economies in the world and one of the best healthcare systems. The minimum Investment Required is £50,000.
The principal applicant can apply for dependents like their spouse and children below 18.
This is business visa category for migrants that want to start an Innovative business. It allows a migrant to come to the UK to establish one or more business and is currently the fastest route to settlement
• The applicant would need to have an innovative business plan, this for a business that does not exist in the UK or is different to other competitors – There must be clear innovative approach or aspect to the business.
• The business plan must be accepted by an endorsing body for which we can assist.
• It must be a new business
• There is no minimum investment
• The applicant must have a good level of English (Level B2)
• The applicant is able to obtain permanent status after 3 years and passport in year 5
• In order to qualify for Permanent status the applicant has 7 qualifying criteria for which they only need to prove that they have fulfilled 2. – these are based around investing £50k, number of employees, revenue, growth and intellectual property.
• Children and spouse can be included.
• International fee education fee
• Government school subsidized
This is the main category for business persons and work sponsorship. The visa is typically used to sponsor employees for existing UK companies, however a migrant can self-sponsor themselves if they set up a new UK company which they can own and then sponsor themselves under it. • We sets up a UK company which has a UK based director. • We will then help the company obtain a sponsorship licence. • Once the licence is granted an application can be made by the migrant, on the basis of a work visa as a director/CEO • The applicant would need to be paid a salary between £26,000 - £60,000 per year once the visa is granted. • The applicant needs a good level of English (Level B1) • Visas can be issued for any length of time up to 6 years. • To qualify for permanent status the applicant simply needs to maintain their employment for 5 years. • A passport can be applied for 1 year after permanent residence. • Children and spouse can be included. • Other staff can also be sponsored if needed. • There is no minimum investment required .
This is the main category for business persons and work sponsorship. The visa is typically used to sponsor employees for existing UK companies, however a migrant can self-sponsor themselves if they set up a new UK company which they can own and then sponsor themselves under it. • We sets up a UK company which has a UK based director. • We will then help the company obtain a sponsorship licence. • Once the licence is granted an application can be made by the migrant, on the basis of a work visa as a director/CEO • The applicant would need to be paid a salary between £26,000 - £60,000 per year once the visa is granted. • The applicant needs a good level of English (Level B1) • Visas can be issued for any length of time up to 6 years. • To qualify for permanent status the applicant simply needs to maintain their employment for 5 years. • A passport can be applied for 1 year after permanent residence. • Children and spouse can be included. • Other staff can also be sponsored if needed. • There is no minimum investment required
Our UK Business Immigration experts will help you provide a document review service to improve your application per the country’s policies and program guidelines.
We work hard to deliver flawless service in applications for settlement. Register with us today online to use our wealth of knowledge and know investment requirements.
After the accelerated review service, we aim at an entry clearance application, and a member of the immigration team at DM will contact you to guide you to the next step.
We will formally apply on behalf of the applicant, keep updating you about the process of entry clearance application and offer post-landing services.