Startup Visa
The start – up visa is for individuals who are new and budding entrepreneurs and want to establish a business in the UK for the first time.
An endorsement letter is required from one of the home offices approved endorsing bodies for a start – up visa application.
There is no requirement for initial funding however, there is a requirement to have a ‘viable’ and ‘scalable’ business plan. This visa category is suitable for early-stage but high-potential entrepreneurs.
The visa is valid for 2 years. You can bring your family and children as ‘dependents’ if they’re eligible. On a start-up visa category, you cannot apply or avail public funds and settle on this vis however, you may be eligible to shift to another visa category which may entitle you to settle in the UK