The Investor category provides a simple way for Investors to qualify to come and live in the UK.
If you are a non-EU National and wishing to reside, and obtain permanent residence, in the UK you may do so where you have at least £1 million available and intend to invest at least £750,000 into specified investments, such as government bonds or shares in UK listed companies.
The funds can be either your own or loaned from a UK regulated bank where you have net assets in excess of £2 million. You will need to apply for visas in your country of residence. The application is considered under Tier 1 of the UK’s Points Based System and requires the applicant to score sufficient points based on their investment funds.
You may qualify for accelerated permanent residence if you maintain an investment of £10 million over two years in the UK or £5 million over three years. For investments of £1 million, the requirement that you remain in the UK for five years before qualifying for permanent residence remains.
Recent changes also mean that you can spend up to 180 days (six months) a year outside the UK and still qualify for permanent residence.
The Business Immigration team at Kingsley Napley LLP is widely recognised as one of the leading practices in the UK. We work closely with Investors, wealth managers, leading UK banks and other advisors in preparing and submitting visa applications for Investors and their families. Our partner led service, supported by experienced specialist lawyers, enables us to meet our clients’ needs, whatever they may be.
What is said about us:
The business immigration team at Kingsley Napley is widely recognised as a leading immigration practice in the UK.
- “absolutely superb” (Chambers UK, 2011),
- “top of the tree, with admirable depth and breadth” (Chambers UK, 2009)
- “genuinely ground-breaking work that requires this firm’s impressive brainpower” (Chambers UK, 2009)
Our clients
Our immigration team provides specialist immigration services to both business and individuals, with a breadth of expertise which is widely recognised.
We act for high net worth individuals including investors, entrepreneurs and celebrities. Our corporate clients include a range of major fund managers, banks, private equity firms, global energy providers, law firms, engineering and manufacturers.
Our Global Immigration Network enables us to provide our clients with immigration services in over 60 destination countries.
For more information please contact Nicolas Rollason at nrollason@kingsleynapley.co.uk.
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