Immigrant Investor Program UK - Business Immigration to UK

As of April 2011, UK Border Agency introduced a three level tier investment option.

The different tier levels are designed to allow those applicants with higher financial resources to gain settlement in the UK faster by giving them the option to invest higher amounts than what was previously available.

To qualify for the United Kingdom Immigrant Investor Program you must satisfy one of the following prescribed investment levels:

The remaining criteria are:

• Being able to maintain and accommodate yourself and any dependents without taking employment (other than self employment or business).
• You must make the UK your main home. You do not need to spend all your time in the UK but you should spend at least 50% (6 out of 12 months) in order to maintain your visa status.

Citizenship Requirements

Persons who have lived in the UK for 5 years or more can be eligible to apply for citizenship, if they have met the strict residency requirements as follows:

• Absence of no more than 90 days (3 months) in the last 12 months before application. The total number of days absent from the UK for the entire 5 year qualifying period should not exceed 450 days. (Equals 15 months averaging 3 months out of every 12 months. i.e. 75% of your time.)
• Good character including no breech of immigration law.
• Demonstrate knowledge of life in UK and basic level of English, Welsh or Scottish Gaelic.