Innovator Founder Visa Advisory
Structured advisory for entrepreneurs seeking to establish an innovative, viable and scalable business in the United Kingdom.
The Innovator Founder Visa — A Structured Overview
The Innovator Founder Visa replaced the Tier 1 Entrepreneur and Innovator Visa routes and is now the primary route for non-UK nationals who wish to set up or run a business in the UK. The visa is valid for 3 years and can lead to settlement.
Unlike its predecessors, this route has no minimum investment requirement. The emphasis is entirely on the quality, originality and commercial viability of your business idea — and your ability to execute it.
The Three Core Criteria
Innovative
The business idea must be genuinely novel — either new to the UK market or a meaningful improvement on existing offerings. It should not simply replicate an existing model.
Viable
The business must have a realistic prospect of commercial success. Your plan should demonstrate market research, a clear revenue model and an understanding of the competitive landscape.
Scalable
The business should have potential for growth — whether in revenue, headcount, market reach or sectoral impact. The endorsing body will assess scalability against stated milestones.
How Endorsement Works
Before submitting a visa application to UKVI, applicants must first obtain endorsement from an approved endorsing body. There are multiple approved endorsing bodies across different sectors, each with their own application process, fees and assessment criteria.
Endorsing Body Selection
We identify the most appropriate endorsing body for your business idea, sector and applicant profile.
Business Plan Development
Advisory support on structuring your business plan to meet the endorsing body's specific assessment framework.
Endorsement Application
We guide the preparation and submission of your endorsement application, ensuring completeness and compliance.
Visa Submission
Following successful endorsement, we guide the preparation and submission of your UKVI visa application.
Key Route Facts
Assess Your Innovator Founder Visa Eligibility
Book an advisory session to discuss your business idea and receive a frank assessment of its suitability for this route.
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