UK

For UK Citizenship, Entrepreneurs and Investors are encouraged to both invest in and develop business activity in the United Kingdom. Both immigration categories for Entrepreneurs and Investors fall under the 5 Points Tier Based System. In April 2011 the Government “rolled out the red carpet” for Entrepreneurs and Investors. Under the new visa rules those who invest substantial sums of money or create substantial jobs will be fast tracked to settlement in the UK. The Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) Category exists to enable self-employed owner/managers who wish to establish, invest in or take over a business in the UK, to be admitted for a period of up to five years. That he has access to at least £200,000 funds to invest in UK business. The funds must be held in a regulated financial institution and disposable in the United Kingdom, has English language ability and the availability of a certain amount of funds for maintenance. No employment is permitted other than the business(es) invested in.