Isle of Man Start-up Visa
The start-up visa was implemented in the Isle of Man from 2019, the visa period is 2 years. The purpose of the start-up visa is to retain outstanding talents, mainly for people who want to start a business or find a job in the UK, more like a kind of visa to stay in the UK springboard. The start-up visa has no strict educational qualification restrictions, and has become the preferred benefit for overseas students and young customer groups who want to stay in the UK. Even graduates from other countries besides the UK can apply.
Suitable for
Graduates who want to stay in the UK
People who want to start a business in the UK
Students who want to extend their stay in the UK and then look for a job to transfer to a work visa
Students who want to start a business and move to the UK
Visa Advantages
1
Start with zero capital
When applying, there is no need to provide any proof of start-up capital, which greatly reduces the applicant's investment risk.
2
2 years of free time in the UK
Within 2 years, the applicant is allowed to live and work in the UK. After getting the visa, you have 2 years to prepare for subsequent transfer to other visas (such as work visa/Innovator visa).
3
Support start-up ideas
The start-up visa has no business background or company operating experience requirements, no study background and high education requirements. As long as you have a good business idea. The government and schools are very supportive of graduates having their own ideas, and encourage graduates to use practical actions to achieve successful entrepreneurship.
4
Can apply for UK settlement
Applicants can convert to an innovator visa in the later stage. Upon conversion, if they meet 2 of the 7 requirements of the Home Office, they can obtain settlement in the UK within 3 years time at the earliest.
5
You can move with your family
Enjoy free UK medical care
Start-up visa holders can bring their spouses and children to the UK, and the spouses can work and live freely in the UK. And the whole family enjoys free medical services provided by the national public medical institutions.
6
Children enjoy world-class education for free
Minor children under the age of 18 can also relocate to the UK together and enjoy high-quality education in the UK.
Application Requirements
A letter of endorsement from an Endorsing Body, and the endorsing body must be an institution on the official list of the UK
Have an English level of B2 or above (equivalent to IELTS 5.5 or above), or hold a British (or equivalent country) university degree certificate or above
Hold evidence of maintenance funds of not less than £945 for at least 90 consecutive days
Depending on the specific circumstances of the applicant, there may be additional review requirements, and the applicant may consult a commercial lawyer for professional advice.
This brief is for informational purposes only and does not constitute any immigration advice. If you have any questions or need to apply for the start-up visa, please contact our business lawyers to serve you.
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