The UK is a group of islands off the Northwest coast of England which includes four constituent countries; England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. The UK possesses a strong economy, powerful political, and cultural influence globally due to that millions of individuals apply for permanent residency here. One of the best ways to obtain it is through investment, the UK provides the Investor visa Tier 1 to gain residency and citizenship.

If you are also one of those who want to gain access to country citizenship, apply for a UK Investor visa. The UK investor visa opens the door of opportunity for individuals to enter one of the top economies and influential markets. The main purpose of the visa is to attract investors and entrepreneurs from around the world to boost business and prosperity in the UK. 

What is a UK investor visa?
It is a passive investment program designed for high-net-worth individuals to enter the UK and invest in companies or start a business. The affluent applicants must have minimum access to at least £2,000,000. With this visa, investment can be shared into the loan capital or share capital in UK trading companies. 

It is a great option for individuals who have free capital and seeking to get permanent residency through investment. 

With the Tier 1 Visa, you can;

  • Work, reside, and study in the UK
  • Apply for the IRL after two years if you have invested around £10 million
  • apply for IRL if you have invested £5 million after years
  • Apply for the IRL after 5 years if you have invested £2 million

With this visa, you cannot;

  • Directly invest in UK companies that are directly involved in property management or development
  • Invest in offshore organizations
  • Accept the public funds

If you have applied for the UK investor visa, you can live in the country for 3 years and 4 months and can extend the visa for 2 years more. After five years, you can apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (IRL), and 1 year later, apply for citizenship.

Requirements for the UK Investor Visa

If you want to get a permanent residency through investment, then several ways need to be met if you are applying through the Tier 1 Visa Program. The following criteria are as follows:-

  • Your age must be above 18 years old.
  • You must be outside the European Economic Area.
  • You must be willing to invest at least £2,000,000 or over in the UK organization bond or share capital or loan capital in trading.
  • Make sure you prove that the amount you are investing must belong to you.
  • Ensure to create a UK bank account.
  • You must be self-sufficient.

If you do not have the intention to live in the UK for a long period of time, then there is no need to follow the residency requirements, you can just extend your visa for 2 years once it expires. However, if you want to get a permanent residency, make sure to apply for the IRL and meet the requirements of the residency.

Benefits of the UK investment visa

Applying for the UK investment visa not only comes with advancement to settle and conduct business in one of the cosmopolitan countries but also offers other benefits whether you are a citizen or possess a permanent residency.

Some of the advantages of the UK investment visa are as follows:- 

Financial

  • It has one of the financial centers in the global market
  • It has the highest GDP in Europe
  • You can create many full-time jobs with any requirement 

Lifestyle

  • You can get the best universal healthcare system
  • Obtain an excellent education system
  • Travel to 183 countries without a visa
  • Get the best public transportation system
  • It is a safe place to live

Business

  • It is considered in the top 10 countries for business and investment
  • Possess a large skilled workforce
  • Can start their own business or entrepreneurship

Documents required for UK Investor Visa

The documents you need when you are applying for the UK investor visa are as follows:-

  • Passport
  • Photographs
  • A valid travel identification
  • Birth certificate
  • Marriage certificate
  • Evidence of investment funds
  • Police clearance certificate

Application process

The preparation of your application requires a timeframe of 1 to 2 weeks. Following this, we will submit the application along with all necessary supporting documentation. Your only responsibility will be to visit a visa center to provide your fingerprints and have a photograph taken. A decision regarding your application will be rendered within 8 weeks for the standard service or within 5 working days for the priority service.

Conclusion

Our team at GGIMS possesses extensive experience and a demonstrated history of successfully providing expert legal counsel and representation across all facets of UK immigration, encompassing the complete immigration process. 

We will prepare your application for submission to the Home Office and assist you throughout the entire procedure. Our committed immigration attorneys have built a strong reputation for delivering expert, effective, and efficient legal support tailored to meet your specific requirements. This includes services related to visa and entry clearance, extension applications, indefinite leave to remain (ILR), as well as British passport and citizenship applications.p 

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