Tier 1 Investor Visa

Tier 1 (Investor) Visa

The Tier 1 (Investor) route closed to all new applicants on 17 February 2022 following changes to UK immigration policy. No new initial applications are accepted.

However, individuals who already hold permission under this route may apply for settlement, provided they meet the relevant requirements. The key deadline is:

  • Settlement (Indefinite Leave to Remain) applications: permitted until 17 February 2028

Applicants must continue to satisfy the investment and residence requirements in force during their period of leave.

Indefinite Leave to Remain

An application for Indefinite Leave to Remain can be made once an applicant has held a Tier 1 Investor visa for a period of at least 5 years and demonstrated that:

  • they have at least £2 million under their control in the UK;
  • they have invested those funds in share capital or loan capital in UK companies; and
  • they invested this sum within three months of the date they came into the UK, or the date that their original visa application was approved.

An application for accelerated settlement can be made after 2 years if the applicant has increased their investment to £10 million or 3 years if the investment has been increased to £5 million.

Contact Us:

We have considerable experience in preparing successful Tier 1 Investor applications. If you would like to discuss matters further please contact Charles Green, Consultant Partner, at cgreen@rooksrider.co.uk or by telephone to 07955112218

Consultant Partner - Immigration