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The UK Start-Up Visa allows visitors to launch their startups in the UK. Apply for a Start-Up Visa if you wish to establish an innovative business in the UK, which must be unique to the market and meet other eligibility requirements for this visa.
You must have the approval of an authorised body that is either:
You must be able to prove that your business concept is:
You must include an 'endorsement letter' in your documents when applying. This letter should demonstrate that endorsing body has evaluated your business.
Other than this, you need to provide these documents:
You must apply for a Start-Up Visa online. You will be required to provide proof of your identity as part of the application process. It depends on where you're from and what kind of passport you have.
You will either:
They will further assist you in what you should do when you apply.
When to Apply
You can apply three months before the start date of your employment.
Visa Processing Time
After you've applied online, verified your identity, and submitted your documents, you should receive a decision about your visa in a period of:
Duration
You can stay for two years on a Start-Up Visa.
Fees
Fees for this visa depend on where you are applying from and your circumstances. Whether you're paying for yourself or your partner and children applying from outside the UK costs £363 per person. While switching to this visa while you're in the UK costs £493 for each person.
You are not permitted to apply for an extension of this visa. If you open a business while on a Start-Up Visa then you may switch to an Innovator visa, also if:
Dependants
With a Start-Up Visa, you may bring your partner and children with you.
Work
You can work in another job, as well as for your business.
Multi-entry
You can travel abroad and return to the UK.
Residence
Start-Up Visas do not lead directly to settlement in the UK. However, Start-up visa holders may extend their stay in the Innovator Visa category and qualify for ILR (Indefinite Leave to Remain) three years later.
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