Tier 1 Investor
Our London-based team of dedicated consultants have successfully helped applicants in the UK and abroad to obtain their Tier 1 Investor visas by offering professional and competent immigration advice in all fields of global immigration.
Requirements under the Tier 1 Investor category
The Tier 1 Investor visa category is designed to attract high net individuals and their family to the UK. In order to qualify as an investor, the applicant will need to invest £750K in UK Government bonds or share/loan capital in UK registered companies within three months of the specified date. Once the application is approved the Tier 1 Investor visa will be granted 3 years.
It is important to note that the money does not have to be held in the UK and it can be jointly or solely owned by the applicant’s spouse, civil or unmarried partner. As part of the investor visa application process the migrant will need to provide evidence of the funds and the source of the funds unless they have been held in a bank account or in a portfolio managed by institution regulated by the FSA or the home regulator.
Tier 1 Investor visa extension
In order to apply for UK visa extension, an applicant will need to show that he has invested £750K within the first 13 weeks from the specified date. This investment will need to be maintained at that level for the 5 years period.
Fast Track to Settlement
In addition, it has been recently updated to make it even more attractive for migrants by introducing an accelerated route to UK settlement for the main applicant and his/her dependants. Those investing £5 million will be eligible to settle in the UK after 3 years, with £10 million investment bringing the minimum residence time down to 2 years instead of 5 under the ‘old’ rules. The introduction of the new policy in April 2011 benefits not only new migrants but also those already in the UK with large investments in place.
Absences
Under the Tier 1 Investor category migrants can be absent from the United Kingdom for up to 180 days in any 12 months, without undermining their applications for settlement.
How can we help you?
Contact us to ensure that UK investor is the correct visa for you. We can discuss your details and offer advice or prepare the application on your behalf.
