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Residency · EuropeUK Tier 1 Entrepreneur Visa (Closed)
The UK closed the Tier 1 Entrepreneur visa to new applicants on 29 March 2019 and replaced it with the Innovator visa.
Decision summary
- Minimum investment
- Not applicable — closed. The former amount for most applicants was £200,000.
- Important restrictions
- No new applications since 29 March 2019.
- Program status
- Closed
Overview
The Tier 1 Entrepreneur visa let people who invested in and ran a UK business live in the UK, usually with £200,000 of investment funds.
It closed to new applicants on 29 March 2019. The Innovator visa, later the Innovator Founder visa, replaced it.
Investment pathways
- Investment pathway
- Closed. The former route was running a UK business with, for most applicants, £200,000 of investment funds.
- Minimum investment
- Not applicable — closed. The former amount for most applicants was £200,000.
Considerations, limitations and risks
Important restrictions
No new applications since 29 March 2019.
- This program no longer accepts new applications; it is shown for reference only.
- Former requirements are historical and must not be relied on for a new application.
- People who obtained status under the program should take advice on their own position.
Status and authority
- Operational status
- Closed
- Official government authority
- Home Office, United Kingdom
Programme rules change; your advisor confirms every figure before you commit.
Frequently asked questions
What replaced the Tier 1 Entrepreneur visa?
The Innovator visa from 30 March 2019, now the Innovator Founder visa.
Can I still apply?
No. The program is closed to new applicants. Speak to us about the open alternatives.
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