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UK Innovator Founder visa

For experienced entrepreneurs building an innovative UK business.

Overview

About this visa

The Innovator Founder visa is for entrepreneurs establishing an innovative, viable and scalable business in the UK.

Applicants typically need their business idea endorsed by an approved body, which assesses whether it is genuinely innovative and has the potential to grow.

It requires an active, day-to-day role in the business and can lead to settlement, making it suited to serious founders rather than passive investors.

This may suit you if

You have an innovative business idea
Your business is viable and scalable
You can obtain the required endorsement
You want to build and run your venture

Eligibility

Eligibility & key requirements

An innovative, viable and scalable business idea
Endorsement from an approved body
An active role in running the business
English at the required level
Meeting the funds and suitability requirements
A genuine entrepreneurial intention

Details

Key features

A route for genuine founders
Endorsement-based business assessment
An active role in your business
A pathway toward settlement

Working with us

How the process works

Every application follows the same disciplined path, so you always know the next step.

Assess

We review your full profile, confirm the visas you realistically qualify for and recommend the strongest route for your goals.

Plan

You receive a clear written plan setting out timelines, costs, the documents needed and any gaps to close before lodging.

Prepare

We draft your submissions, complete every form and assemble your evidence so the application is accurate and decision-ready.

Lodge

We lodge your application, track its progress and respond on your behalf to any request from the authorities.

Outcome

We see you through to the decision, and support you afterwards with arrival, conditions, renewals and future permanent residency or citizenship.

Good to know

Frequently asked questions

Do most UK visas lead to settlement?

Many do. A number of work and family routes lead to Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after a qualifying period of continuous residence, and ILR can then lead to British citizenship. We plan your visa with settlement in mind from the start.

Do I need a job offer to work in the UK?

For the main Skilled Worker route, yes - you need a job offer from an employer with a sponsor licence. Some routes, such as Global Talent, do not require a job offer. We confirm which route fits you.

How long will my application take?

Processing times vary by visa type and change regularly, and they depend on your documents and personal circumstances. We give you a realistic, up-to-date estimate for your situation and keep you informed while the case is assessed.

Can I include my family?

Many visas let you include a partner and dependent children, either together with your application or by adding them later. We confirm exactly who you can include and prepare their documents alongside yours.

Do I have to visit your office in Jalandhar?

No. We work with clients across India and around the world. Your case can be handled entirely by phone, email and video call if that is easier for you.

How Rahil Migration helps

From first question to grant

Confirm the right UK route and your eligibility
Meet the salary, skill and English requirements
Prepare a complete, compliant application
Plan your path to settlement (ILR) and citizenship

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