Intime Solicitors are experts in UK Visas and Settlement Applications.
Intime Solicitors are experts in UK Visas and Settlement Applications.
The Tier 1 Investor visa is a route for high-net-worth individuals with access to at least £2,000,000 to invest in the UK and is only applicable for applicants from outside the European Economic Area and Switzerland.
The initial visa is granted for 3 years and 4 months (3 years if processed in the UK). After this time, applicants can apply for a 2-year extension provided they meet the eligibility criteria. If an applicant has spent a continuous period of 5 years in the UK, they can apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR). Accelerated routes to settlement can be sought after 3 years if investments total £5 million, or 2 years if investments total £10 million. Knowledge of the English language is not a requirement for the initial visa but is required for subsequent ILR applications.
Investment has to be inactive and trading UK registered companies, by way of share capital or loan capital.
Tier 1 (Investor) routes to settlement dependent on investments made:
£2 M | £5 M | £10 M |
ILR after 5 years | ILR after 3 years | ILR after 2 years |
Citizenship after 6 years | Citizenship after 5 years | Citizenship after 5 years |
Entry clearance applications
There are certain requirements to be met when applying as a Tier 1 Investor. Applicants have to meet the following criteria:
Key benefits when applying as a Tier 1 Investor:
Tier 1 (Investor) visa extensions
Tier 1 (Investor) visa holders can extend their stay in the UK if the following conditions are met:
Indefinite Leave to Remain Applications
If an Applicant has spent a continuous period of 5 years in the UK, they can apply for ILR. Accelerated routes to settlement can be sought after just 3 years if your investments total £5M, or just 2 years if total investments total £10M.
Applicants are required to meet the following criteria:
Residency Requirements and Time Spent Outside the UK:
Processing Time:
UK Residency & Citizenship via Tier 1 (Investor) visa
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