The investor visa requires £ 2,000,000 or more in UK approved investments, such as government bonds, equity capital or loan capital in UK registered and traded companies. Investor visa holders can work, study or engage in business activities in the UK. Investor visa
To apply for an investor visa, applicants must be outside the EEA and Switzerland and show that they have at least £ 2 million available to invest in specific investments in the UK. Mutual funds must either be owned by the applicant, his spouse or civil partner, must be held in one or more regulated financial institutions and be available for transfer to and investment in the UK. You must also prove the source of the funds
The investor first class visa lasts for 3 years and 4 months. Investor visa holders can apply for an investor visa to extend their stay for another two years and subsequent settlement options may be available in the UK, including unspecified leave that is quickly tracked to stay
You will be required to compile and provide extensive documentation of your investment activity during your stay in the UK
Problems may arise in your application extension where you or your professional advisors do not maintain sufficient or sufficient records of your investment and related activity covering the Tier 1 visa period. In this case, seek advice on the most effective way to handle the extension process
