UK INVESTOR VISA EXTENSION
Before your initial UK Investor visa expires, you may be eligible to apply to extend your stay as a UK Investor visa holder. The requirements that you will need to satisfy in order to qualify for a UK Investor visa extension will depend upon whether your initial UK Investor visa was granted before 6 November 2014, between 6 November 2014 and 28 March 2019 or on or after 29 March 2019. Applications for further leave to remain as a Tier 1 Investor can be made until 17 February 2026.
UK Investor Visa Extension: Initial UK Investor visa granted before 6 November 2014
If you successfully applied for your UK Investor visa before 6 November 2014 and wish to extend your stay as a UK Investor visa holder, you will need to satisfy UK Visas & Immigration that:
- You have money of your own, under your own control, in the UK amounting to not less than £1 million;
- You have invested not less than £750,000 of your capital in the UK by way of UK Government bonds, share capital or loan capital in active and trading UK registered companies other than those principally engaged in property investment; and have invested the remaining balance of £1 million in the UK by the purchase of assets or by maintaining the money on deposit in a UK regulated financial institution;
- You made the investment either (i) within 3 months of your entry into the UK, if you were granted entry clearance as a Tier 1 Investor and there is evidence to establish your date of arrival in the UK; (ii) within 3 months of the date of the grant of entry clearance or leave to remain as a Tier 1 Investor; or (iii) no earlier than 12 months before the date of the application which led to your first grant of leave as a Tier 1 Investor;
- You have maintained the level of investment for the whole of the remaining period of your leave.
You will need to submit your UK Investor visa extension application before 6 April 2020.
UK Investor Visa Extension: Initial UK Investor visa granted between 6 November 2014 and 28 March 2019
If you successfully applied for your UK Investor visa between 6 November 2014 and 28 March 2019, you will be able to extend your stay as a UK Investor visa holder if:
- You invested not less than £2 million in the UK by way of UK Government bonds, share capital or loan capital in active and trading UK registered companies;
- You made your investment either (i) within 3 months of your entry to the UK, if you were granted entry clearance as a Tier 1 Investor and there is evidence to establish your date of entry to the UK (unless there are exceptionally compelling reasons for the delay in investing); or (ii) within 3 months of the date of the grant of entry clearance or leave to remain as a Tier 1 Investor (unless there are exceptionally compelling reasons for the delay in investing); or (iii) no earlier than 12 months before the date of the application which led to the first grant of leave as a Tier 1 (Investor) Migrant;
- You have maintained the level of investment for the whole of the remaining period of your leave.
If you invested in UK Government bonds you will need to submit your Tier 1 Investor visa extension application before 6 April 2023. You can apply for an extension after 6 April 2023 if you move your qualifying investments out of UK Government bonds before this date.
UK Investor Visa Extension: Initial UK Investor visa granted on or after 29 March 2019
If you successfully applied for your UK Investor visa on or after 29 March 2019, you will need to satisfy the following requirements in order to qualify for an extension of stay:
- You must have invested not less than £2 million in the UK by way of UK share capital or loan capital in active and trading UK registered companies;
- You must have made your investment either (i) within 3 months of your entry to the UK, if you were granted entry clearance as a Tier 1 Investor and there is evidence to establish your date of entry to the UK (unless there are exceptionally compelling reasons for the delay in investing); or (ii) within 3 months of the date of the grant of entry clearance or leave to remain as a Tier 1 Investor (unless there are exceptionally compelling reasons for the delay in investing); or (iii) no earlier than 12 months before the date of the application which led to the first grant of leave as a Tier 1 Investor;
- You have maintained the level of investment for the whole of the remaining period of your leave.
Whichever route you apply under, the exact requirements you will need to satisfy will vary depending on your circumstances. You may want to speak to an immigration lawyer for expert advice.
When should I apply for an extension of stay as a UK Investor visa holder?
You can apply for a UK Investor visa extension at any time prior to the expiry of your leave. However, we recommend that you apply to extend your UK Investor visa not more than 1 month before your current leave expires. If you apply for a UK Investor visa extension earlier than this then you may have a shortfall in your leave when you apply for settlement. This is because the Home Office will grant an extension of stay as a UK Investor visa holder for 2 years from the date of decision, not the date when your current leave expires. This would necessitate a further application for an extension of stay as a UK Investor before becoming eligible for indefinite leave to remain. Advice from an immigration lawyer will ensure the correct timing of your UK Investor visa extension application.
Applications for further leave to remain as a Tier 1 Investor can be made until 17 February 2026.
How long will it take for my application for a UK Investor visa extension to be decided?
If you apply for a UK Investor visa extension via UK Visa & Immigration’s standard service, you can normally expect to receive a decision within 8 weeks of your extension application date. If you apply for an extension of stay as a UK Investor visa holder via the priority service, you will normally receive a decision on your extension application within 5 working days of your UKVCAS appointment.
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Can I extend my UK Investor visa if I am outside the UK?
Yes. If you hold a UK Investor visa you can apply to extend your stay in the UK Investor visa category from outside the UK.
How our immigration solicitors can help your UK Investor visa extension
The Immigration Rules contain strict requirements in terms of the documents that must be provided in support of a UK Investor visa extension application. It can be helpful to get advice from an immigration lawyer in order to ensure that your application is professionally presented and technically correct.
Our investment immigration solicitors and immigration solicitors work closely with investors, wealth managers and leading banks to prepare and submit high quality extension applications for investors and their families. Our barristers are experts in the immigration options for investors and will guide you through the complex Home Office Immigration Rules and policies.
We pride ourselves on being approachable and proactive in understanding and meeting our clients’ needs. We are a highly driven team, dedicated to providing clear and reliable immigration advice to investors as part of a professional and friendly service.
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Costs: Average cost from £3,700 (plus VAT at 20% )
Who Will Carry Out the Work?
- Director assisted by a Solicitor
- Associate and Assistant Solicitor assisted by Paralegal and Caseworker
- Casework supervised by Solicitor and Director
- All work supervised by the Director
Estimated Time:
- On average, 15 hours to complete
The exact time required depends on the specifics of your case, such as:
- The amount of supporting evidence needed
- Your language(s)
- Whether you are applying with dependants
- Complexities like past refusals, criminal convictions, or adverse immigration history
Providing sufficient evidence at our first meeting and clearly meeting the applicable Immigration Rules may result in lower costs.
Services Included:
- Initial consultation to consider options and assess the most appropriate application
- Advising on immigration rules/guidance and required evidence
- Advising on submission methods (priority, premium, standard)
- Assessing and advising on supporting evidence
- Assisting with obtaining further evidence, including engaging with third parties (medical experts, banks, employers)
- Preparing the application with supporting evidence
- Preparing detailed representations with an index and finalising the application
- Submitting the application and providing updates on progress
- Advising on the outcome of the application, implications of status, and next steps
Exclusions:
- Home Office fees for making the application, which you will pay directly. Find the updated list of Home Office Fees.
- Other expenses such as VAT and disbursements for medical/expert evidence or barristers.
- Advice and assistance with appeals or reconsiderations if your application is refused.
We will notify you promptly and before incurring any such fees if they are applicable.
Home Office’s application fees
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Our timescale to Submit your application:
- Applications typically take six to eight weeks from instruction, depending on the complexity of the applicant’s immigration history. We will inform you as soon as possible if it is likely to take longer.We’ll ensure that your application is submitted on time before your existing leave to remain or leave to enter expires.
The Home Office’s current timescale for Processing your application:
- We cannot guarantee the Home Office’s processing time. However, the currently Home Office’s processing time is between 4 to 6 months in average.
Please note that the estimated hours and fees are based on the provided information. All applications vary, and we can provide a more accurate estimate once we have more details about your specific case.
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