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However, the process of applying for an innovator visa can be a difficult task. This page talks about the process, eligibility, best business plan you need to have, etc. Read on. ## **What is Innovator visa UK?** The Innovator visa is for individuals seeking to set up a business in the United Kingdom based on an **innovative, viable, and scalable business idea**. Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) visa category closed for new applicants on March 29, 2019 and has been replaced by the **Innovator visa** and the **Start-Up visa**. ## **What can I do in the UK on my Innovator visa?** With an Innovator visa UK, you can -  - **Set up** business or businesses,  - **Work** for your business (such as, being employed as a Director),  - Bring your **dependents**,  - **Travel** overseas and return to the UK, and - Apply for **permanent settlement** in the UK. ## **Who can apply for a UK Innovator visa?** Those intending to set up or start a business in the UK can apply for either Innovator visa UK or Start-Up visa for the UK. You can no longer apply for a UK Entrepreneur visa. ## **How long can I stay in the UK on an innovator visa?** You can stay in the UK for **three years** if -  - Coming to the UK on an Innovator visa, or - Switching over to this visa category from another visa from within the UK. ## **What are the UK innovator visa eligibility requirements?** You can only apply for this UK visa route if you have an endorsement from a designated UK endorsing body. An **Endorsement Letter** will be provided to you if your business is found to be eligible.  As part of the eligibility requirements, you must -  - Be at least **18 years** of age, - Have at least **GBP 50,000** in investment funds,   - Meet the **English language requirement**, and  - Be able to prove **enough personal savings** to support yourself when in the UK.  ## **What is the UK Innovator visa processing time?** A decision on your visa application can be expected **within three weeks** if you are applying for the Innovator visa from outside the UK. Those applying from within the country can expect a decision on their visa within eight weeks. ## **How to apply for UK Innovator visa?** You will have to apply **online**. ## **What is the English language requirement for the Innovator visa UK?** At least **B2: Independent User **in all four abilities - listening, reading, writing, and speaking - as per the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). ## **What is the visa processing fee for Innovator visa UK?** The visa fees to be paid will be based on where you will be applying from.  **UK Innovator - Visa Processing Fee ** | Applying for  | Applying (from outside the UK) | Visa Switching or Extention (in the UK) | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | In British Pounds  | In Indian rupees  | In British Pounds  | In Indian rupees  | | | Main applicant  | GBP 1,021  | INR 1,02,133 approx | GBP 1,277 | INR 1,27,742 approx | | Partner  | GBP 1,021  | INR 1,02,133 approx | GBP 1,277 | INR 1,27,742 approx | | Children  | GBP 1,021 (for each child) | INR 1,02,133 approx (for each child) | GBP 1,277 (for each child)  | INR 1,27,742 approx (for each child)  |   Note:  You will have to pay the applicable visa fees for each individual that is -  - Applying at the same time as you, or  - Applies later to join you in the UK.  ## **What is a UK Innovator visa endorsing body?** You must get your **business or business idea endorsed **before you can apply. A UK Innovator endorsing body can be either a business organization or a **higher education **provider. An organization in the UK can only offer an innovator visa endorsement if they are on the list of organizations designated by the UK Home Office. ## **How much investment funds do I need for UK Innovator visa?** Funds of at least **GBP 50,000** will be needed to invest in the business. ## **When are investment funds not needed for Innovator visa for UK?** Investment funds will have to be shown when setting up **a new business** in the United Kingdom as an innovator. Investment funds not needed if business **previously endorsed** or there has been **a change of business** (approved by the endorsing body). ## **What documents are required to apply for UK Innovator visa?** An Endorsement Letter will be needed to apply to the UK Innovator visa category.  Generally, the following documents will be needed for application submission -  - A valid **passport** (with at least one page remaining), - Proof of meeting the **English** language requirement,  - Evidence of GBP 50,000 investment **funds** (if setting up a new business),  - **Bank statements** showing a minimum of GBP 1,270 in your bank account for 28 continuous days before applying.  Additional documents might be asked for, based on the individual circumstances of the applicants. ## **Other Important FAQs** ** ** Can I apply for Innovator visa UK? **To be eligible, you must - ** - Want to set up and run an ‘innovative’ business in the UK,  - Have the support of an endorsing body, and - Meet the other eligibility requirements. ** ** What is meant by an innovative business for UK Innovator visa? To be granted an Innovator visa UK, the business that you intend to set up in the United Kingdom must be something that is entirely different from anything else on the market. ** ** Why do I need an endorsement for UK Innovator visa? An endorsement doesn’t guarantee a visa. However, an endorsement proves that the applicant and their business have the support of the leading business organizations and higher education providers in the UK. The endorsement requirement is based on the principle that business organizations and providers are the best-placed to assess and identify innovative business ideas and talent. ** ** Can I include my dependents on my UK Innovator visa application? Dependent children and dependent spouse/partner of the applicant can be included in the visa application. ** ** Should I be actively involved in the business for Innovator visa UK? Yes. You will be expected and required to play a key role in the day-to-day management and development of your prospective UK business. ** ** Can I settle in the UK with my Innovator visa? The Innovator visa for the UK provides a route to settlement. You can apply for indefinite leave to remain (ILR) after living in the UK for three years on a UK Innovator visa. ** ** What’s the difference between the UK Start-up visa and the UK Innovator visa? The basic differences are -  | **UK Innovator visa versus UK Start-up visa ** | | | --- | --- | | UK Innovator visa | UK Start-Up visa  | | - For experienced business people  - Looking to establish business in the UK - A minimum of GBP 50,000 funding required to invest - To fully work on developing business ventures - Can’t take other employment outside their business  - Three-year at a time  - Can extend for another three years when visa due to expire - No limit on the number of extensions - Can apply for settlement after being in the UK for three years - Endorsement needed from an endorsing authority at every stage -  (1) initial application (2) extension  (3) settlement  | - For early-stage, but high potential, entrepreneurs - Setting up business in the UK for the first time - Two-year visa  - Cannot be extended - Spouse/partner and children below 18 years can be included - To spend majority of time developing business ventures - Can take up other employment - Can switch to Innovator visa at the end of two-year stay | ** ** What are the endorsing bodies for Innovator visas? The 59 endorsing bodies for Innovator visa UK are -  **UK Innovator Visa - 59 Endorsing Bodies ** | **Endorsing Organization ** | **Endorses businesses in ** | | --- | --- | | 1. The Bakery  | Technology solutions  | | 2. Bethnal Green Ventures (BGV) | Technology  | | 3. Blue Orchid Enterprise Solutions Ltd.  | All sectors  | | 4. Boardroom Advisors  | All sectors  | | 5. Britbots  | Automation, Robotics, Related artificial intelligence (AI) | | 6. Capital Enterprise (IDEA London) | Technology  | | 7. Cardiff Metropolitan University  | Wide variety of businesses.  [Only endorses Cardiff graduates.] | | 8. Community and Business Partners  | All sectors | | 9. Consilium Consulting  | All sectors  | | 10. CyLon  | Cybersecurity  | | 11. Deep Science Ventures  | Agriculture, Computation, Energy, Pharma  | | 12. DRS Business Solutions  | All sectors  | | 13. Edinburgh Innovations  | All sectors  | | 14. Emerge Education  | Education  | | 15. Emsworth Corporate Planning (ECP) | All sectors | | 16. Entrepreneur First (EF) | Technology  | | 17. Envestors Limited  | All sectors  | | 18. Fashion Angel  | Fashion and textiles | | 19. First Corporate Finance  | All sectors  | | 20. Fortunis Capital Ltd. | All sectors  | | 21. Founders Factory  | AI & Big Data, Home and Hygiene, Travel, Media, FinTech, Retail, Health & Wellness, EdTech | | 22. The Global Entrepreneurs Programme (GEP) | Technology  | | 23. Innovator International  | All sectors  | | 24. Ignite  | Technology  | | 25. Innovate Britain  | Technology, Education, Transport, FinTech, Fashion, Infrastructure, Manufacturing   | | 26. International Innovation Hub Ltd.  | Digital and Tech, Renewable Energy, Engineering, Manufacturing  | | 27. Invest Northern Island  | All sectors  | | 28. Kollider  | Creative, digital and tech sectors | | 29. Level 39  | Retail Tech, IoT and Smart Cities, FinTech, Cybersecurity  | | 30. MDR LAB  | Tech start-ups in the legal space  | | 31. MedCity  | All life sciences  | | 32. Nexus  | Film and dance, tech, music, event management, VR, media, fashion & textiles  | | 33. North East Business and Innovation Centre (BIC) | All sectors | | 34. Oxford Brookes University  | Support available to Brookes students, staff and recent graduates across all disciplines.  | | 35. Pall Mall Investments International  | All sectors  | | 36. Panacea  | AI, Biotech and Healthcare, Sustainability, Life Sciences, Food, Materials | | 37. Primus Capital  | Any sector, provided there is an innovative tech angle  | | 38. Queensbury Consulting  | All sectors  | | 39. The Royal Society of Edinburgh | Enforcement only to awardees that have secured an RSE Enterprise Fellowship | | 40. Sapphire Capital Partners LLP | All sectors  | | 41. Schoolgate Accounting Services  | All sectors  | | 42. Scottish EDGE  | All sectors  | | 43 Seedcamp | Focus on backing world-class founders creating valuable, tech businesses for sufficiently large addressable markets. | | 44. SETsquared Bristol | Tech startups  | | 45. Severn Seed Finance (SSF) | All sectors, except Retail | | 46. SFC Capital  | All sectors  | | 47. Startup Giants plc | Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Tech, SaaS, FinTech, PropTech, AdTech  | | 48. The Start-up Race | All sectors  | | 49. Swansea University  | All sectors  | | 50. Techstars London  | Funding given to all types of startups, working in all verticals, using any type of business models.  | | 51. Tech X | Energy sector - clean tech, oil and gas, renewables | | 52. The Shropshire Incubator (Operated by European Innovation Ltd.) | AI, IoT, Technology, Mixed Reality (XR) | | 53. University College London  | For UCL graduates that have an innovative, viable and scalable business idea  | | 54. University of Central Lancashire  | MedTech, AI, Data Economy etc.  | | 55. University of the Arts London (UAL)  | Only for alumni that have been previously endorsed by the UAL for Start-Up visa.  | | 56. University of St Andrews  | All sectors  | | 57. University of Bradford  | All sectors  | | 58. Wayra | Tech startups  | | 59. Zinc | Business, design, and technology  |   Endorsing bodies no longer accepting new applications, but authorized to continue maintaining and monitoring their existing endorsed migrants -  - Natwest Entrepreneur Accelerator - Royal Bank of Scotland Entrepreneur Accelerator  - Ulster Bank Accelerator  ** ** How can my Innovator visa lead to settlement? You might apply for permanent settlement - also known as Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) - if you -  - Have stayed in the UK for three years on an Innovator visa, and  - Meet the other eligibility requirements. ** ** Can I work for another business on my UK Innovator visa? No. You can’t work for any other business while in the UK on an Innovator visa. ** ** How much investment funds do I have to show for UK innovator visa? GBP 50,000 in investment funds will have to be shown. ** ** How much personal funds needed for UK Innovator visa? You must have at least GBP 1,270 in your bank account for 28 consecutive days before applying, requesting an extension, or switching to Innovator visa from another visa category while in the UK. ** ** How much investment funds if applying as a team for UK Innovator route? GBP 50,000 each will be required for each Innovator applicant. For example, if three are applying as a team, they must have GBP 150,000 to invest. ** ** How to meet the English language requirement of the Innovator visa UK? You must prove that you can read, write, speak as well as understand English at CEFR Level B2. Generally, this can be proved by passing a Secure English Language Test (SELT) such as PTE Academic UKVI, IELTS for UKVI etc.; or getting your degree-level academic education (taught in English) assessed through [Ecctis](https://ecctis.com/Qualifications/VAN/Default.aspx) (earlier known as UK NARIC). On March 1, 2021, UK NARIC came to be UK ENIC, operated and managed by Ecctis Limited. ** ** Can I extend my UK Innovator visa? Yes, you might apply for an extension of stay for another three years when your current Innovator visa is about to expire. ** ** How many extensions can I get on my UK Innovator visa? No limit on the number of times that you can get your UK Innovator visa extended. ** ** What is the healthcare surcharge for UK visas? Generally, healthcare surcharges will have to be paid when applying for a visa or UK immigration application for more than six months, if applying from outside the UK. No need to pay healthcare surcharge when applying for indefinite leave to remain (ILR) or for a UK visitor visa. ** ** How much do I have to pay as a healthcare surcharge? A healthcare surcharge of GBP  624 per year - approximately INR 62,000 per year - is usually applicable. Dependents that are 18 years and above will have to pay the same amount. The healthcare surcharge will be based on the length of the visa granted. ** ** What is CEFR in languages? Here, CEFR stands for the Common European Framework of Reference and is used to determine the level that an individual is at in terms of their proficiency in a particular language. There are six CEFR levels, from beginner (A10) to very advanced (C2). The CEFR level describes what the person can do at a specific CEFR level. ** ** What is CEFR level B2? According to the CEFR, a B2 level equates to an independent user that can synthesise information and arguments from multiple sources. ** ** Can I use my investment amount for my funds requirement as UK Innovator? No. You cannot use the money from your investment funds to meet the personal funds requirement. ** ** Can investment funds be shared with other Innovator applicants? While you can form a team with other applicants, you cannot share the same investment funds between yourselves. ** ** What if my endorsement for UK Innovator visa is withdrawn? Your Innovator visa UK can be cut short if your endorsement is withdrawn by the endorsing body. To be able to remain in the UK, you will be required to re-apply with a new endorsement before the expiry of your current visa. ** ** How to set up a business in the UK? Non-EEA (European Economic Area) nationals looking to establish a business in the United Kingdom would have to apply under either -  - The Start-Up visa, or - The Innovator visa.  The UK Entrepreneur visa pathway is no longer available. ** ** Can I apply for UK Investor visa to set up business in UK? No. You can no longer apply for a new Tier 1 (Investor) visa. Those who either already hold a UK Investor visa or held one as their most recent visa within the previous 12 months, can apply -  (1) for a visa extension for two years,  (2) to settle in the UK with indefinite leave to remain (ILR), and  (3) get family members to join them. ### Whenever you need to talk, we're open. We provide on demand additional services. 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