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July 9, 2024
UK Start-up visa
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The United Kingdom offers the most engaging and prosperous market to its residents. Many Indians visit the states of the UK to start their own business.
A Start-up visa is for entrepreneurs with a high potential to start a business in the UK. It offers an opportunity to establish a business entity that could prosper the UK economy and international markets.
This visit could proper the lid for two years, and if you plan to stay a little longer, you can’t extend the visa. Nevertheless, you can swap to an `Innovator visa instead. You can also apply to switch to a start-up visa if you already have a study visa to the UK.
Your visa allows you to apply for an Indefinite Leave to Remain after living in the UK for ten or more years. An innovator category for further leave to remain will extend your visa for three years.
You can also bring your spouse, children, and dependent adults to the UK on a dependent visa. Also, your dependents can work and study in the UK without immigration restrictions.
There is no investment required for start-up entrepreneurs. An endorsing body from the UK needs to approve your business idea.
Eligibility for start-up visa:
- You must be 18 or above.
- You and your business should be new to the UK market.
- Your business idea should be viable and beneficial for the economy.
- Your endorsement letter should not be more than three months old at the time of your visa application.
- You must have a CEFR Level B2 certificate or an IELTS 5.5 band to prove your fluency in the English language.
A start-up visa allows you to stay in the UK for two years. You may switch to a work visa if you prove your business is making enough profits.
Contact the Viza International team for professional help in your visa application process. We can carry out the process for you and issue a hassle-free visa in the minimum time.