Innovator Founder visa：인도 → 영국
Indian citizens living in the United States need a UK Innovator Founder visa — apply online on gov.uk and give biometrics at a UK visa application centre in the United States.
Lets you set up and run an innovative business in the UK if an approved endorsing body assesses that your business idea meets the requirements.
- 유효 기간
- You can stay for 3 years if you come to the UK on an Innovator Founder visa.
- 입국 횟수
- Multiple entry for the duration of your visa.
- 1회 최대 체류 기간
- Up to 3 years; you can apply to extend your visa.
준비 시작 시기
출발일 30일–3개월 전에 준비를 시작하십시오.
You can apply if you want to set up and run an innovative business in the UK.
You'll need to get an endorsing body to assess that your business idea meets the requirements.
Complete the application on gov.uk. It costs £1,357 per person if you apply outside the UK, plus the healthcare surcharge.
As part of your application, you'll need to prove your identity and provide your documents.
From outside the UK you'll usually get a decision on your visa within 3 weeks.
필요 서류
- Endorsement letter — An 'endorsement letter' to show that an endorsing body has assessed your business or business idea. ✓ 확인됨
- Passport / identity document — A valid passport or other document that shows your identity and nationality. ✓ 확인됨
- Proof of funds — Bank statements showing you've had at least £1,270 in savings in your bank account for 28 consecutive days before you apply. ✓ 확인됨
- Proof of English language — Proof that you meet the English language requirement. ✓ 확인됨
- Tuberculosis (TB) test results — Your tuberculosis test results if you're from a country where you have to take the test. ✓ 확인됨
신청 장소
미국에서의 신청 장소
관할 지역 센터에서 신청Because you live in the USA, you apply at a UK Visa Application Centre in the US — not in your home country. There are UK visa application centres in 30+ US cities (including Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington DC, Chicago, Houston, Dallas, Miami, Atlanta, Boston, Philadelphia and Seattle). Use the official VFS US centre directory (linked below) to find and book the one nearest you.
예약 슬롯 확보 — 일찍 예약하십시오 · 커뮤니티 제보, 2026-06-13 확인
- 예약 슬롯은 정해진 공개 일정 없이 일괄 공개됩니다. 대부분 현지 이른 아침, 월요일 오전, 매월 1일 전후에 공개됩니다.
- 인기 영사관（대도시의 프랑스, 이탈리아, 스페인 등）은 새 슬롯이 몇 분 안에 마감될 수 있습니다. 사전에 등록하고 로그인한 상태로 확인하십시오.
- 취소로 인해 하루 종일 슬롯이 풀릴 수 있으므로 '예약 불가'로 표시되더라도 매일 확인하십시오.
- 따라서 허용되는 가장 이른 시기에 신청하십시오. 출발 최대 6개월 전부터 가능합니다. 1~2개월 전까지 기다리면 슬롯이 전혀 남아 있지 않은 경우가 많습니다.
알아두면 좋은 정보
- You must give evidence of planning that includes creating jobs and growing into national and international markets.
- Getting an endorsement from an approved endorsing body is required before you apply, and the endorsing body must keep assessing your business while you're in the UK.