Innovator Founder visa：印度 → 英国
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.
- 有效期
- You can stay for 3 years if you come to the UK on an Innovator Founder visa.
- 入境次数
- Multiple entry for the duration of your visa.
- 单次最长停留
- Up to 3 years; you can apply to extend your visa.
何时开始办理
建议在出行前 30 天 至 3 个月 开始办理。
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.
需要准备的材料
- Endorsement letter — An 'endorsement letter' to show that an endorsing body has assessed your business or business idea. ✓ 已核实
- Passport / identity document — A valid passport or other document that shows your identity and nationality. ✓ 已核实
- 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. ✓ 已核实
- Proof of English language — Proof that you meet the English language requirement. ✓ 已核实
- Tuberculosis (TB) test results — Your tuberculosis test results if you're from a country where you have to take the test. ✓ 已核实
在哪里申请
在美国的申请方式
按辖区申请Because 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.
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- 因此请尽早申请——最早可在出行前六个月。拖到出行前 1–2 个月往往已无名额。
温馨提示
- 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.