UK Startup
visa | High Potential Entrepreneurs
Overview
The UK Start-up Visa category is reserved for early-stage, high potential
entrepreneurs starting a business in Britain for the first time. The earliest
that you can apply for a UK Start-up Visa is three months
before you travel.
·
you want to set up a business in
the UK
·
you’re from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland
·
you meet the other eligibility requirements
Getting endorsed
You
must be endorsed by an authorized body that is either:
·
UK higher education institution
·
Business organization with a
history of supporting UK entrepreneurs
You
must be able to show that your business plan is:
·
a new plan - you cannot join or
invest in a business that is already trading
·
innovative - you must have an
original business plan which is different from anything else on the market
·
viable, with potential for
growth
Read the endorsing bodies list - you should only approach ones that are suitable for
your business plan.
Eligibility
Before you apply you
need to have your business or business plan assessed by an
approved body.
They
will provide you with an endorsement letter if your business is viable.
You
must also:
·
At least 18 years old
·
Meet the English language requirement
·
Prove that you have enough
personal savings to support yourself while you’re in the UK
Documents
you must provide
You’ll
also need to provide:
·
a current passport or other
valid travel verification
·
bank statements showing you’ve
had at least £945 in savings in your bank account for 90 consecutive days
before you apply
·
your tuberculosis test results if you’re from a country where you have to take the test
·
proof that you have knowledge of the English
language
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