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Tier 1 Investor Visa (Closed)

Investor Visa ClosedBetter Alternatives Available

Investment visa guidance with 98%+ success rate. The £2m Investor visa closed in 2022. We'll find you a BETTER route.

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Tier 1 Investor Visa (£2m minimum) no longer accepts new applications. Better alternatives: Innovator Founder (£50k, ILR in 3 years), Global Talent, Skilled Worker.

£50k
New Minimum
3 Years
Faster ILR
Innovator Founder
Global Talent
Faster Settlement

*Success rates based on properly prepared cases. UKVI makes final decisions on all applications.

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Tier 1 Investor Visa Closed April 2022

The UK government PERMANENTLY CLOSED the Tier 1 Investor Visa route (requiring £2m-£10m investment) in April 2022 due to money laundering and security concerns. NEW applications are not accepted. However, BETTER alternatives exist with lower investment (£50k vs £2m) and faster settlement (3 years vs 5 years).

Current Investment & Business Routes (Loading...)

Better options than the old Investor Visa - lower investment, faster settlement, more flexibility.

Recommended Alternative

Innovator Founder Visa

For entrepreneurs starting innovative UK businesses. 97% CHEAPER than Investor visa with FASTER settlement!

£50,000 investment (vs £2m!) - can be waived if funded
ILR after just 3 years (vs 5 years on Investor)
Endorsement from approved body required
Must actively run innovative, viable, scalable business
Family gets full work rights from day one
For Exceptional Talent

Global Talent Visa

For exceptional professionals in science, tech, arts, engineering. NO investment required!

£0 investment required (vs £2m!)
ILR after 3 years (leaders) or 5 years (emerging talent)
NO sponsor or job offer required
NO English or financial test required
Complete work freedom (self-employed, any employer)
Employment Route

Skilled Worker Visa

Get UK job, invest your money separately. NO visa-tied investment risk.

£0 investment required for visa
ILR after 5 years continuous residence
Job offer from UK employer with sponsor licence
Invest your £2m in UK separately (property, businesses, stocks)
Investment not tied to visa status (lower risk)
Corporate Expansion

UK Expansion Worker

Establish UK branch of overseas business. Employer pays, not you.

£0 personal investment required
For senior managers/specialist employees
Establish UK presence for your overseas company
Temporary route (up to 12 months)
Can switch to Skilled Worker for settlement

Why Current Routes Are BETTER Than Old Investor Visa

Don't be disappointed the Investor visa closed - current options are actually SUPERIOR:

Innovator Founder: 97% cheaper (£50k vs £2m), 40% faster ILR (3 years vs 5), family can work

Global Talent: £0 investment, 3-5 years ILR, NO sponsor/English/financial requirements

Skilled Worker: £0 investment, invest your £2m separately (lower risk)

All routes: Less scrutiny, faster processing, no source of funds nightmares

Frequently Asked Questions

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98%+ Success Rate for Alternative Investment Routes

Since the Investor visa closed in 2022, we've helped over 2,850 investors successfully obtain UK visas through better alternatives with Loading... requirements. Innovator Founder offers faster settlement (3 years vs 5), lower investment (£50k vs £2m), and active business building opportunities.

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"Clear ILR strategy mapped out from day one of my investment."

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Meet the Specialists Behind Your Success

Our experienced team of immigration professionals is dedicated to helping you navigate the UK visa process with confidence.

Ian Henery

Ian Henery

Solicitor

Malik Ansar

Malik Ansar

Immigration Consultant

Saima Kauser

Saima Kauser

Head of Administration

Alybah Fatima

Alybah Fatima

Admin

Mohamed Mohamed

Mohamed Mohamed

Immigration Case Worker

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Safwan Shah

Legal Assistant

Musa Babal

Musa Babal

Immigration Consultant

With decades of combined experience, our team has successfully helped thousands of families reunite in the UK.

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