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UK Tier 1 Investor Visa and British Citizenship

Become a resident and citizen of the UK through UK Tier 1 Investor visa which offers strategic investment opportunities in UK businesses. This simplified and hassle-free program ensures you will undergo no screening by nationality, education, English proficiency or business experience.

The program is a simplified way of granting UK residency to individuals, their spouse and dependent children, who positively contribute to the economic development of the country through substantial financial investments in active U.K based institutions and businesses. The Tier 1 Investor visa is initially valid for a maximum of 3 years and 4 months, after which the visa can be extended for another 2 years. After this you may apply for the indefinite leave to remain which enables you to have permanent residency. One year later you are eligible to apply for your UK citizenship and passport

There are also fast track opportunities for the main applicant – all dependent on the amount of investment the individual is willing to provide. This can reduce the amount of time to be granted indefinite leave to remain to as little as two years.

To participate in the UK Tier 1 Investor Visa, the required investment is £2,000,000 or more in the UK for a minimum of 5 years. The funds must be held by a regulated institution such as a bank or venture capital firm, and must be free to spend – not tied up in securities, international companies, or similar arrangements. You will not require any screening by nationality, age, education, English proficiency, or business experience. Unlike Malta individual investment program, you will be able to manage your investment and take it back after 5 years.

The fast track options are as follows:

Investment of £ 5 million – eligibility for indefinite leave to remain after 3 years in the UK.

Investment of £ 10 million – eligibility for indefinite leave to remain after 2 years in the UK

Under the UK Tier 1 Investor scheme there are some requirements for residing within the United Kingdom – The UK Government does expect the applicants to make the UK their home residence. If it is the intention to apply for citizenship, applicants need to keep in mind they must:

Immigration procedures and opportunities in the U.K are becoming increasingly more difficult, making residency a time consuming and complex procedure. At Terranova Global, we offer investors a simple and hassle-free residency option; The U.K Tier 1 Investor Visa. The most desirable factor of this residency option is that it can also lead to Citizenship and a British passport which offers an undeniable amount of opportunity for the applicants and their families. In addition to this it is a quick process and you can be granted your UK tier 1 investor visa in as little as 3 months.

Timeframe: 3 months for Residency; Permanent Residency in 3/4/5 years (depending on amount of investment) and Citizenship in either 6 years
UK Tier 1 Visa Free Countries: Travel visa free to over 160 countries globally
Type of Investment: Investment into UK institutions and businesses for a minimum of 5 years
Cost of Investment: £2,000,000 / £5,000,000 or £10,000,000 for fast track to permanent residency

Benefits Of UK Tier 1 Citizenship And Passport

Freedom for your family

  • Under this scheme applicants, their spouse and children under 18 are eligible
  • Freedom to reside in any location within the United Kingdom
  • Access to education and job market

Security for your family

  • Ability to reside in a politically and economically stable environment
  • This is an investment programme not a donation programme meaning investments stay in the control of the individual
  • The ability to gain Citizenship for one of the strongest passports in the world

Enjoy visa free travel

  • Once you receive your UK citizenship visa free travel to over 160 countries
  • Freedom for multiple entries in and out of the UK
  • With UK Citizenship travel throughout commonwealth without the needs for visas

Tax and financial advantages

  • With residency, the ability to invest in UK real estate, open a business or fulfill your career aspirations
  • Opportunity to invest in a secure environment
  • Financially stable environment

Freedom for your family

  • Under this scheme applicants, their spouse and children under 18 are eligible
  • Freedom to reside in any location within the United Kingdom
  • Access to education and job market

Security for your family

  • Ability to reside in a politically and economically stable environment
  • This is an investment programme not a donation programme meaning investments stay in the control of the individual
  • The ability to gain Citizenship for one of the strongest passports in the world

Enjoy visa free travel

  • Once you receive your UK citizenship visa free travel to over 160 countries
  • Freedom for multiple entries in and out of the UK
  • With UK Citizenship travel throughout commonwealth without the needs for visas

Tax and financial advantages

  • With residency, the ability to invest in UK real estate, open a business or fulfill your career aspirations
  • Opportunity to invest in a secure environment
  • Financially stable environment

Citizenship Enquiry

About UK Tier 1

The United Kingdom is a nation that needs no explanation. Historically, the country has a long and influential history in all aspects of modern life including art, literature, architecture and music and the country’s institutions including models of economic, finance, parliament, and education, have been widely adopted across the globe.

Timeline Of UK Tier 1 Citizenship Application

1st–Month

    After signing the Terranova Global Service agreement we will start preparing the application

    An investment account in an UK financial institution is opened

    Applications are submitted including proof of investment amount

2nd Month

    Approval is given by the UK Home Office

    Visas are issued by the Home Office (this can be expedited if a premium service is paid for) and residency in the UK can begin

    Funds are transferred to the UK (must be there not later than 3 months after arrival into the UK)

After 3 years

    The Visa is extended for 2 more years

After 5 years

    Indefinite Leave to remain can be applied for

    After 6 years: Citizenship and UK passport can be applied for

UK Tier 1 passport visa free countries

154 COUNTRIES

U

  • United Arab Emirates
  • Uganda
  • Ukraine
  • United States
  • Uruguay

A

  • Albania
  • Andorra
  • Anguilla
  • Argentina
  • Armenia
  • Australia
  • Austria
  • Azerbaijan

B

  • Bahamas
  • Bahrain
  • Bangladesh
  • Barbados
  • Belarus
  • Belgium
  • Belize
  • Benin
  • Bermuda
  • Bolivia
  • Bosnia Herzegovina
  • Botswana
  • Brazil
  • British Virgin Islands
  • Brunei
  • Bulgaria
  • Burkina Faso

C

  • Cambodia
  • Canada
  • Cape Verde
  • Chile
  • Colombia
  • Comoros
  • Costa Rica
  • Cote Divoire
  • Croatia
  • Cyprus
  • Czech Republic

D

  • Denmark
  • Djibouti
  • Dominica
  • Dominican Republic

E

  • Egypt
  • El Salvador
  • Estonia
  • Ethiopia

F

  • Fiji
  • Finland
  • France

G

  • Gabon
  • Gambia
  • Georgia
  • Germany
  • Greece
  • Grenada
  • Guatemala
  • Guinea-Bissau
  • Guyana

H

  • Haiti
  • Honduras
  • Hungary

I

  • Iceland
  • India
  • Indonesia
  • Ireland {Republic}
  • Israel
  • Italy

J

  • Jamaica
  • Japan
  • Jordan

K

  • Kazakhstan
  • Kenya
  • Kiribati
  • Korea South
  • Kuwait
  • Kyrgyzstan

L

  • Laos
  • Latvia
  • Lebanon
  • Lesotho
  • Liechtenstein
  • Lithuania
  • Luxembourg

M

  • Macedonia
  • Madagascar
  • Malaysia
  • Malta
  • Marshall Islands
  • Mauritania
  • Mauritius
  • Mexico
  • Micronesia
  • Moldova
  • Monaco
  • Montenegro
  • Morocco
  • Mozambique
  • Myanmar, (Burma)

N

  • Namibia
  • Nepal
  • Netherlands
  • New Zealand
  • Nicaragua
  • Norway

O

  • Oman

P

  • Palau
  • Panama
  • Papua New Guinea
  • Paraguay
  • Peru
  • Philippines
  • Poland
  • Portugal

Q

  • Qatar

R

  • Romania
  • Rwanda

S

  • Samoa
  • San Marino
  • Senegal
  • Serbia
  • Seychelles
  • Singapore
  • Slovakia
  • Slovenia
  • Solomon Islands
  • Somalia
  • South Africa
  • Spain
  • Sri Lanka
  • Suriname
  • Swaziland
  • Sweden
  • Switzerland

T

  • Tajikistan
  • Tanzania
  • Thailand
  • Togo
  • Tonga
  • Tunisia
  • Turkey
  • Tuvalu

V

  • Vanuatu
  • Vatican City
  • VietNam

Z

  • Zambia
  • Zimbabwe

Faqs about UK Tier 1 citizenship and passport

It is for individuals who are interested in residing in the UK and can afford to invest £2,000,000 in UK Government bonds or active and trading UK companies. When approved you can work, study or undertake business activities in the UK.
No, it is not. In Portugal Golden Visa program, you are required to purchase a property whereas in the UK scheme you have to invest in government bonds and company shares.
No, you will not have to top up your investment under the Tier 1 investor visa rules.
No, you are not allowed to invest in properties under the current Tier 1 investor visa rules. The only type of investment allowed is government bonds or shares of active and trading UK companies.
Of course. You can cash your investment after 5 years and transfer your funds anywhere you like.
Once the application has been submitted to the UK Embassy, it can take up to 4-6 weeks. However, our fastest processing time for a Tier 1 investor visa is only 7 days.