The best UK visas – in this article we will uncover the secrets of moving to the UK for talented professionals and those who are ready to conquer the Kingdom with their innovative business.
The UK has as many as 40 types of visas, but we have chosen the best for IT technicians and entrepreneurs, because we ourselves are holders of one such visa, namely IT talent visas, and have developed our startup in England.
So, in this article, we’ll talk about two visas that will be your key to a new life:
💡 Vision of the innovator – founder (Innovator Founder Visa. For experienced businessmen with bright and unique ideas, ready to develop and scale in the UK market.
The Talent Visa (Global Talent Visa): for unique and promising people who have brilliantly performed in science, art, culture and digital technologies.
These visas are ideal not only for IT specialists, but also talented entrepreneurs and professionals from various fields.
Main Differences in Visa
So what are the differences between these visas? Both visas have their own characteristics, but also some similarities. In this article we will help you understand them!
The Innovator Founder:
- For those wishing to create and conduct an innovative business in the UK
- Permission to work for other companies in parallel with conducting business
- It is issued for 3 years (prolonged without limitation)
- Prove the level of knowledge of English language
- Opening the way to PMG and citizenship
The Talent Visa:
- For beginners and experienced professionals
- No need for investment
- It is issued for 5 years with possibility of renewal without limitation.
- Opening the way to PMG and citizenship
- It does not require opening a business, proof of income or a test in English.
Both family members can be transferred by visa.
How approval takes place
After submitting documents for a founder-innovator visa, you need to obtain the approval of your business idea from a specialist. OrganizationsIn the UK, someRequirementsand.
Keep in touch with the authority that approved you and report your successes. You will need to meet with your authorized authority in 12 months and 24 months to show that you are making progress in your business. If the business fails, the approval may be withdrawn and you will have to start again.
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A talent visa also requires approval from one of the third-party organizations. Each area has its own organization. But! You only need to report to them about your successes when you renew your visa, showing a bank statement showing your income from the activities for which you applied.
Now, briefly on the requirements for each of these visas.
Innovator-Founder Visa
What is needed to obtain a founder visa?
- A viable and innovative business idea that meets the criteria of the UK government.
- Intention to open a new company with potential for scaling.
- Skills and experience for successful business.
- Knowledge of English at the required level.
- Have the opportunity to prove that you have enough funds to live and start a business in the UK.
The Talent Visa
Global Talent Visa is a visa for talented and promising individuals with outstanding abilities and achievements in such fields as:
- Art and Culture
- Digital Technologies
- Science and Research
In our view, this is the best visa because it will be issued for 5 years, it gives you a chance to obtain PMJ and UK citizenship in the future, it can be extended an unlimited number of times.
Cost of Visa
The fee for applying for a start-up entrepreneurial visa is £1,191, for a talent visa £524. Keep in mind that you will have to pay the same amount for each family member who joins you in the UK.
In addition, you must have a bank statement confirming that you have sufficient funds to support yourself and your family in the UK.
