UK Self-Sponsored Visa
If you wish to set up a business in the UK or expand your current overseas business to the
UK, the Self-Sponsorship route may be the ideal way to work and live in the UK. It’s
important to note that there is no official visa called the “Self-Sponsorship Visa.” Instead, it is
a route to enter the UK under the Skilled Worker Visa category.
The Self-Sponsorship route allows you (with the help of a UK resident Director) to set up a
UK company, which will then sponsor you to come and work in the UK. Unlike the Innovator
Visa, there is no minimum investment required into the business, and you can hold shares in
the business.
This visa route is ideal for experienced business people or those who have explored the UK
business space and found an opportunity to set up a new business. You will need to obtain a
Sponsor Licence, which will then allow the company to sponsor you.
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Eligibility Criteria
- A B1 general score is required in each IELTS module.
- The visa is based on a business projection/plan provided by the firm
- The firm is responsible for getting it approved by the Home Office and registering it.
- The visa can be granted for either 3 years or 5 years.
- The success rate is 99%.
- The procedure is simple.
- You can obtain your passport in 6 years.
Frequently Asked Questions
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No, unlike the Innovator Visa, there is no minimum investment required.
Yes, you can hold shares in the business.
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