There are many visas available that will help business people gain access to the UK, the best option for each individual will depend on their circumstances and their reasoning as to why they require UK residence.
Available routes
Some of the numerous available routes that may be applicable to business people who are seeking UK residence are as follows;
Business Visas
There are still business based routes available following the end of the Tier 1 Entrepreneur Visa path into the UK, those seeking UK residence may still apply for prospective entrepreneurs. There are still options such as the Start-Up Visa and the Innovator Visa for those seeking UK residence in order to set up a UK business. There are also Investor Visas available for those who are seeking to invest money into the UK economy through UK based businesses.
Instead of setting up a business – business people could take a role as skilled workers, those seeking UK residence could opt for one of the available Skilled Worker Visas. This will allow them residence in the UK for a limited period of time and a roadmap towards permanent Indefinite Leave to Remain. The application will depend on the UK based role that they intend to apply for. For those at the forefront of their field, the Global Talent Visa may offer an alternative route. Again, the application will depend on your field of work.
Family Visas
If business people seeking residence in the UK already have family or a spouse that has permanent UK residence, they may gain access through one of the Family Visas available. There are options for those with spouses, civil partners, fiancés, and unmarried partners who have UK residence. There are also options available for those who are the parents and children of UK permanent residents.
Student Visas
Business people may be granted limited UK residence if they plan to come here in order to study. There are a number of Student Visa options that may be relevant to those seeking access to the UK who would have used the entrepreneur path.
To ensure that the right application is pursued and all the right documents are presented, it is highly advisable to work with a skilled legal team like QC Immigration. Working alongside a legal team can strengthen your case and increase the chances of your visa application being accepted. Please do not hesitate to get in touch with the team if you’d like to discuss your options.
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