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UK says it’s not all about the money. After the closure of the Tier 1 (Investor) category – what options are there for potential investors?
Katie Newbury
The Tier 1 (Investor) category was closed to new applicants from 17 February 2022. If you had been considering the Tier 1 (Investor) visa, there are a range of other immigration options which may be suitable and we would be happy to discuss potential options with you. If you held a Tier 1 Investor visa in the last 12 months, you may still be able to apply to be readmitted onto the route.
For those who already hold a Tier 1 Investor visa, they can continue on their investor visa but there are some important recent changes which they should be aware of. Deadlines (called ‘sunset clauses’) are in place for those already holding investor status of 17 February 2026 for extension applications and 17 February 2028 for settlement (indefinite leave to remain) applications.
We have a long established practice working with Tier 1 investors. We played an active role in consulting with the government on the development of the programme and, as such, are well placed to advise active Tier 1 investors.
This visa has been available for migrants who have £2 million to invest in the UK and offers a path to settlement in the UK.
We can help you understand your options, provide you with comprehensive advice on extension and settlement applications and guide you through the process. We will work with you to ensure you are set up to remain compliant with your visa and ultimately meet your UK immigration goals.
It is very important that you take proper tax advice as early as possible. We work closely with our tax team who can help you understand the UK system and advise on what steps you should take and when. Together, we co-ordinate the tax and immigration aspects in a way which best suits you.
When we are instructed on a Tier 1 Investor visa, we begin by understanding your long term immigration goals. This enables us to provide strategic advice at the outset so you reach your ultimate goal as soon as possible.
The Tier 1 Investor visa is subject to a number of set criteria and it is important to ensure you are best placed to meet these on an on-going basis. Failure to do so can be fatal to future applications to remain in the UK so this planning is critical.
We will advise you on the process, documentation and requirements of the visa. We work directly with wealth managers, banks and other advisers so your application can be prepared as efficiently as possible. We recognise that investors lead very busy lives and may need a service where most of the work is handled for you. On the other hand, you may want to be actively involved in the process. We tailor our service to your needs.
Our extensive experience dealing with investor visas, stretching back more than 20 years, has equipped us well to deal with the full range of applications. We can assist in complex cases as well as more straightforward matters where the most important thing is ensuring on-going immigration planning is properly conducted. Our aim is to make sure you are well placed to continue your journey as a Tier 1 Investor.
A range of other immigration options are available for those who would have applied to the Tier 1 (Investor) category and we would be happy to assist you with those.
Typically our fees for assisting in Investor visa extension or settlement application are between £12,500 - £15,000 plus VAT.
If you are happy to proceed on this basis please contact us.
For more information about our immigration services please contact Nicolas Rollason at nrollason@kingsleynapley.co.uk or a member of the team.
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