UK Investment Immigration Guide

Note: The Tier 1 Investor visa closed in February 2022. This guide covers alternatives.

Current Investment Options

Innovator Founder Visa

Best alternative for investors

• No minimum investment
• Innovation focus
• 3-year settlement
• Active involvement required

Global Talent (Business)

For business leaders

• Tech Nation endorsement
• Proven track record
• Investment background valued
• Fast settlement option

Private Investment Routes

Start-Up Investment

• Invest in UK startups
• Angel investor status
• Global Talent potential
• Business involvement

Property Investment

• Does not lead to visa directly
• Can support applications
• Demonstrates ties
• Settlement funds

Business Immigration

Expansion Worker

• Opening UK branch
• Senior employee
• Intra-company transfer
• Investment from parent company

Representative of Overseas Business

• Sole representative
• New UK presence
• No existing branch
• 5-year settlement path

Comparison to Old Investor Visa

| Feature | Old Investor | Alternatives | |---------|-------------|--------------| | Investment | £2M+ | Varies | | Passive investment | Yes | No | | Settlement | 2-5 years | 3-5 years | | Active involvement | No | Usually yes |

Recommendations

For Active Investors

1. Innovator Founder visa
2. Invest in own business
3. Create UK employment
4. Settle in 3 years

For Passive Investors

1. Consider other countries
2. Portugal Golden Visa
3. Malta citizenship
4. Caribbean programs

Due Diligence

Source of Funds

• Clean money evidence
• Tax compliance
• Banking history
• Investment trail

Contact Zafco for investment immigration options.