Start-Up Visa
Start-Up visa is for new entrepreneurs starting their first UK business. To qualify, applicants need to have an innovative, feasible and scalable business idea which must be approved by a Home Office approved endorsing body.
Visa Duration
The duration for Start-Up visa is 2 years. This visa cannot be extended. The Start-Up visa does not lead to Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) unless the applicant has switched to the Innovator category, which extends their stay and qualifies for ILR three years later.
Start-Up Visa Requirements
In order to be eligible for a Start-up visa, you will need to fulfil UK Visas and Immigration requirements:
Permanent Settlement
Start-Up visa does not lead to Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), unless the applicant has switched to the Innovator category.
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