This category applies to those who plan to set up a business
in the United Kingdom. Normally, these applicants have a
good record of business transactions in the past.
Usually, businessmen and traders who have been
professionally involved in business and plan to further their
activities in the United Kingdom are welcomed to apply.
The applicant is required to have a sum of 200,000 pounds
before he submits his application for set-up business in the
United Kingdom. Please note that the money should be
transferrable into the United Kingdom financial institutions and
banks without any trouble.
Yes. The applicant is required to have enough funds available
to him on top of the investment money for the support of
himself and the family. The applicant should be able to do so
without any problem.
No, the applicant may be granted the visa for 2 years initially.
The visa may be later extended for another 3 years if the
applicant meets all the requirements of this category.
If the applicant and his family live in the United Kingdom for a
period of 5 years and observe the immigration rules and
regulations, they may be granted the Indefinite Leave to
Remain in the United Kingdom and live here permanently.
Yes. They may all apply for British Naturalisation and
passport a year after their Indefinite Leave to Remain should
the business be still active and has employed staff.