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United Kingdom entrepreneur and start-up visa

1 current source-backed entrepreneur and start-up pathway. Verify the responsible authority before applying.

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This page contains 1 current route for this destination, with the available eligibility, requirements and duration details.

Source-backed legal route · Checked 2026-07-15

Current route records

RouteConditionsEffective or checkedOfficial source
Innovator FounderThe Innovator Founder route is for an innovative, viable and scalable UK business with endorsement; the founder needs a key day-to-day role, 70 points including B2 English and financial requirements, and permission can last up to three years.2026-07-15Official source

Fees, processing times and requirements

Each value as the authority publishes it, in the currency it charges.

RouteFactValueOfficial source
Innovator FounderApplication fee (founder endorsement)1,000 GBPOfficial source
Innovator FounderApplication fee (founder inside)1,693 GBPOfficial source
Innovator FounderApplication fee (adult family member, founder inside uk)1,693 GBPOfficial source
Innovator FounderApplication fee (founder inside uk)1,693 GBPOfficial source
Innovator FounderApplication fee (founder outside)1,357 GBPOfficial source
Innovator FounderApplication fee (adult family member, founder outside uk)1,357 GBPOfficial source
Innovator FounderApplication fee (founder outside uk)1,357 GBPOfficial source
Innovator FounderProcessing time (standard, authority estimate)3 weeksOfficial source
Innovator FounderFirst permit valid for36 monthsOfficial source
Innovator FounderCan be renewedyesOfficial source
Innovator FounderFamily can come alongyesOfficial source
Innovator FounderPermanent residence after3 yearsOfficial source
Innovator FounderMoney to show1,270 GBPOfficial source
Innovator FounderWhere to applyonlineOfficial source

Can you work on this route?

Route-specific work rights and conditions stay separate from shortage-list status and individual eligibility.

RoutePublished work answerOfficial source
Innovator FounderThe official page states the work conditions for this route.Official source

Official sources

  1. Official route conditionswww.gov.uk · Checked 2026-07-15
  2. UK routewww.gov.uk · Checked 2026-07-15
  3. UK routewww.gov.uk · Checked 2026-07-15