Innovator Founder Visa UK: Eligibility, Fees & Settlement 2026

Eligibility, Fees, and The Path To Settlement - 2026 Guide

Built for Founders, Not Investors

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Innovative. Viable. Scalable

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4 Approved Endorsing Bodies

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Current 2026 Fees

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3 Years To Indefinite Leave to Remain

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From Founder To Settlement in 3 Years

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Eligibility, Fees, and The Path To Settlement - 2026 Guide

Innovator Founder Visa UK: Everything You Need To Know

Built for Founders, Not Investors

For Entrepreneurs Launching A Genuinely New Business In The UK From The US, Canada, Europe, And The Middle East

Innovative. Viable. Scalable

Every Application is Judged On These Three Tests Before An Endorsing Body Will Support It

4 Approved Endorsing Bodies

UK Endorsing Services, Innovator International, Envestors Limited, and GEP. Endorsement costs £1,000

Current 2026 Fees

£1,357 Outside The UK £1,693 Switching Inside. Plus £1,035/Uear Immigration Health Surcharge

3 Years To Indefinite Leave to Remain

Meet 2 of 7 Growth Milestones - Investment, Jobs, Revenue, Or IP - And Apply For Settlement

From Founder To Settlement in 3 Years

A Conroy Baker Client Built an Innovative UK Business And Secured Indefinite Leave to Remain Within Three Years

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