Self-Sponsorship is an opportunity for individuals to apply and work in the UK for their own business without the need for a UK Sponsor. This pathway can lead to permanent residency and British citizenship for both the applicant and their family.
๐พ๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐? If you are a businessperson who has identified a business opportunity in the UK or you have a great business idea and want to explore i
t in the UK, then the self-sponsorship route might be suitable for you. This option is for individuals who:
โข Want to own their UK business
โข Want to lead, manage, and maintain their UK business
โข Want the freedom of living in the UK without the fear of losing their visa
โข Who would qualify?
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Has experience, skills, or qualifications relevant to the business they want to establish.
โข Has a business idea or has identified a pre-existing UK business to take over.
โข Has adequate resources to support their proposed business in the UK. Please note that there is no minimum or maximum investment required for your business venture. The investment amount will depend on your business needs and may range from ยฃ25,000 or more.
โข Ideally, has a person who is settled in the UK or a British citizen to take on the responsibilities of the Authorising Officer.
โข Has the ability to sit and pass an approved English language test at Level B1. Please note that this is a basic level of English language proficiency required.
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๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐บ๐๐๐-๐บ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐? Any type of business can qualify for the self-sponsorship route.
๐ฏ๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐บ๐๐๐-๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐? The self-sponsorship route can be the optimal approach for working and living in the UK if you want to start a business there or expand your existing foreign operation to the UK. It's important to note that there isn't a specific "Self-Sponsorship Visa," but rather a way to enter the UK under the Skilled Worker Visa category. The Self-Sponsorship Visa allows you to establish a UK company that will sponsor your entry and employment in the UK with the help of a UK resident Director. You can own shares in the business, and unlike the Innovator Visa, there is no minimum investment requirement. One of the significant advantages of self-sponsorship is that it allows business owners to run and manage their companies in the United Kingdom without the worry of their visas being revoked. This visa option is best suited for experienced businesspeople or those who have thoroughly researched the UK market and identified an opportunity to launch a new company there. To be sponsored by your company, you must first obtain a Sponsor Licence.
