You can apply for an Innovator visa if:

• you want to set up and run an innovative business in the UK – it must be something that’s different from anything else on the market
• your business or business idea has been endorsed by an approved body, also known as an endorsing body
• you meet the other eligibility requirements

Eligibility

You must be able to show that your business idea is:

• new – you cannot join a business that is already trading
• innovative – you must have an original business idea which is different from anything else on the market
• viable, with potential for growth

Knowledge of English

You must be able to speak, read, write and understand English. You’ll usually need to prove your knowledge of English when you apply.

How long you can stay

You can stay for 3 years if you either:

• come to the UK on an Innovator visa
• switch to this visa from another visa while in the UK

Our Immigration Lawyers are able to give specialist legal advice in this area of law. To contact one of our Immigration Solicitors, please complete our enquiry form or contact us on:

Tel: 01922 645 429 (Walsall, Birmingham & Midlands)

Tel: 0161 399 2786 (Manchester & North of England)

Tel: 01633 920 160 (Newport, Bristol, Cardiff and South West)

Or by email at info@fountainsolicitors.com