Investment cost GBP 2 MILLION / 5 MILLION / 10 MILLION
The United Kingdom introduced a program called ‘the Immigrant Investor program’, UK Investment Visa, in October 1994, which provided granting of a residence visa to non-EEA (European Economic Area and non-Swiss) nationals who invested in its territory. In February 2008 a Points Based System (PBS) for managed migration from outside the EEA was introduced, replacing the old work permit system and it is the most efficient route to obtain the UK citizenship - a permanent and transferable asset, a true investment for generations to come.
Time to citizenship - 2 years / 3 years / 5 years (depending on the investment amount)
Visa free travel - once UK citizenship is obtained access to 164 countries
Investment type - Investment in UK Government Bonds, Share Capital or Loan Capital in active and trading UK-registered companies.
Investment cost - GBP 2 MILLION / 5 MILLION / 10 MILLION
Family dependents - Spouse, dependent children below 18 years old and dependent children above 18 years old studying in UK.
CITIZENSHIP LAW OR RESIDENCY LAW
Since 2008, the UK government introduced its Tier 1 Investor Visa program and was recently updated to Tier 1 (Investor) of the Points Based System (PBS) – Policy Guidance TIER 1 visa (INVESTOR) Version 10/2019 and should be read with paragraphs 245E to 245EF of the UK Immigration Rules.
It was developed with the aim of powering the UK’s economy with foreign capital. Individual investors and their family members may obtain their residence permits and British citizenship by investment.
COUNTRY INFO
The United Kingdom is a highly developed nation that exerts considerable international economic, political, scientific and cultural
influence. Located off the northwest corner of Europe, the country includes the island of Great Britain – which contains England, Scotland
and Wales – and the northern portion of the island of Ireland. The capital city, London, is the world’s leading international financial center
and remains as one of the top best cities to invest.
| CAPITAL | London |
| POPULATION | 66.02 Million |
| LANGUAGE | English |
| GOVERNMENT TYPE | Parliamentary constitutional monarchy and Commonwealth realm |
| CURRENCY | British pound (GBP) |
| EXCHANGE RATE | 1 USD = 0.78 GBP |
SIMPLE PROCESS
Visa processing in 4 -6 weeks
Citizenship in 2 years minimum
English language test is not a requirement.
FAMILY BENEFITS
Spouse and children under 18 years of age obtain the citizenship
Right to work at any company in the UK.
Superior standard of education, a broad network of state and
private schools, and more than 150 universities and higher
education institutions
Ease of travel and mobility
Access to one of the best
healthcare in the world.
ADDITIONAL ADVANTAGES
An attractive tax regime for high net worth investors classed as “UK resident, non-domicile”
Internationally competitive tax environment.
Unrivaled financial business center which is London
COSTS
To be eligible for permanent residence in uk under its Immigrant Investor program, the applicant is required to make an Investment in UK government bonds, share capital or loan capital in active and trading UK-registered companies.
1. OPTION 1:
Investment - GBP 2 Million (Must remain for 5 years to qualify for ILR)
2. OPTION 2:
Investment - GBP 5 Million (Must remain for 3 years to qualify for ILR)
3. OPTION 3:
Investment - GBP 10 Million (Must remain for 2 years to qualify for IR2)
PROCESSING FEE
Government Visa processing fee ( single applicant Or family) GBP 1,623
HEALTHCARE SURCHARGE
Government Healthcare Surcharge ( per person and per year to be paid upfront) GBP 624
Citizenship Invest professional fees, official application forms, certification of citizenship and passport, courier & other disbursements are the only other costs associated. A detailed quotation with no hidden costs is provided for the specific case.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
If you would like to proceed with an application and get a permanent residence in UK, Citizenship Invest appoints a specialist Document officer to prepare the application documents and all necessary Government forms for you. Please note the below documents is a guideline and after assessing your case Citizenship Invest will issue a personalized list of documents based on your specific case.
Documents required from each applicant including children:
• Certified copy of valid passports (You need a blank page in your passport for your visa)
• Original tuberculosis test results (if you’re from a country where you have to take the test)
• Original criminal record certificate from any country you have stayed in for a total of 12 months or more over the last 10 years
(You’ll need to provide a certified translation of any documents which are not in English)
Documents required only from the main applicant:
• Applicant must have opened a UK investment account at an FCA (Financial Conduct Authority) regulated institution
• Original Bank reference letter dated within 3 months, confirming that you have opened an account with the bank in order to invest £2,000,000
• Proof of source of funds e.g. written statement from your partner confirming that they will allow you to control the funds in the UK
• A statement of the annual income and wealth information,
• Full details about family, education and previous employment,
Documents required only if married persons apply together:
• Original excerpt of marriage record or certified copy of marriage certificates
• Certified copy of divorce certificate (if applicable).
For a personalized document checklist please contact us