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Visa for experienced founders with innovative, viable and scalable business ideas.
Varies
Min. income
£1,191
Application fee
3–8 weeks
Processing time
3 years, extendable
Stay duration
Innovator Founder Visa is a startup route in United Kingdom for relocation and residency planning. Visa for experienced founders with innovative, viable and scalable business ideas. NomadIndex tracks minimum income, fees, processing time and renewal flags from linked reference sources (Dataset verified).
Innovator Founder Visa is a United Kingdom startup program listed in NomadIndex's mobility dataset. It is intended for founders, freelancers and remote workers comparing visa and residency options — not a guarantee of eligibility.
Overview based on publicly available information — not a complete application checklist.
| Requirement level | Very high |
| Visa type | Startup |
| Minimum income | Varies |
| Application fee | £1,191 |
| Processing time | 3–8 weeks |
| Stay duration | 3 years, extendable |
UK income tax applies to UK-sourced income; endorsement required.
Tax treatment varies by individual circumstances. Consult a qualified tax advisor before relocating.
Confirm all requirements directly with the issuing authority.
www.gov.uk
Last checked: June 23, 2026
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Dataset last reviewed: June 2026
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