Innovator Founder visa

The Innovator Founder Visa is for entrepreneurs seeking to establish a business in the UK. Applicants do not need to have any specific level of funds to invest in their proposed business, but must have an innovative, viable and scalable business idea, supported by a business plan, which has been approved by an endorsing body.

The start-up visa route is now closed

The Start-up route is now closed. It is no longer possible to submit a new visa application under this route. 

The Innovator Founder visa route has replaced the start up visa. 

Our service is limited and we cannot provide specialist eligibility advice for Innovator Founder visa applications. If you need help with making this type of visa application, we recommend that you consult a regulated immigration adviser or solicitor:

Use the Immigration Advice Authority (IAA) Adviser Finder