Step By step Guide:
UK Skilled Work Visa
What is a self-Sponsored Work Permit?
With this special program, you can come to the UK with a work permit to operate your own
business in the UK.
The simple process is: Set up business in the UK Get a sponsor license
And get a work permit visa to operate the business Apply for UK permanent residency after 5
years. This can lead to permanent residency and British Citizenship for yourself and your
family.
Nature of Businesses
The Sponsor Licence is valid for 10 years. If your business remains active and trading, you can
retain the Sponsor Licence. If your business stop trading, you will need to switch other
immigration category. What Types of Businesses Qualify for Sel
Who is Self-Sponsorship for?
This route is ideal if you:
Are a successful entrepreneur, a recent graduate, or currently hold a Skilled Work visa and are
considering changing your visa status, whether alone or with a business partner.
Have identified a business opportunity in the UK or have an innovative business idea that you
wish to pursue.
Want to own and manage your own UK business.
Desire the freedom to operate in the UK without the risk of losing your visa status
Nature of Businesses
What Types of Businesses Qualify for Self Sponsorship?
The Sponsor Licence is valid for 10 years. If your business remains active and trading, you can
retain the Sponsor Licence. If your business stop trading, you will need to switch other
immigration category.
Can I Be a 100% Shareholder and Director of the UK Business?
Yes, you can be 100% Shareholder and Director of your UK Business.
Have adequate financial resources to support your business venture in the UK. Note that there
is no set minimum or maximum investment, though it typically starts at around £25,000.
1. Consultation for Registration with Passport copy and Photograph
2. Assessment guidance to launch or establish a UK Company
3. Company Formation to take further initiative.
4. Research and Business Development plan to settle in the UK
5. 5 years Business Plan and documentation to get 3to 5 quota
6. Visa Lodgment and apply for the skilled work Visa
7. Visa Approved and fly to run you company.
Your Way to Success: Explore the Benefits of this Visa Service
Settling Route: Permanent residence can be obtained in 5 years, with the opportunity to gain
British citizenship.
Family Inclusion: Spouses, partners, and children under 18 are included.
Business Flexibility: Applicable to any kind of business type; freedom for entrepreneurship
No Minimum Investment: This route does not necessitate any particular investment.
No Job Creation Requirement: Even more accessible, with no burden to create jobs.
Excellent Quality of Life: Excellent accessibility to infrastructure, safety, and security.
BEST EDUCATION free for all your children
THE UK IS HOME TO ONE OF THE BEST EDUCATIONAL SYSTEMS IN THE WORLD. NOT ONLY IS IT ONE THE
BEST EDUCATIONAL SYSTEMS IT IS ALSO FREE FOR CHILDREN UP TO THE AGE OF 18.
31,000 SCHOOLS NATIONWIDE
SOME OF THE HIGHEST-RANKED UNIVERSITIES IN THE WORLD INCLUDING OXFORD UNVIERSITY WHICH
IS RANKED #1 IN THE WORLD
THE GOVERNMENT INVESTS £100 BILLION A YEAR IN EDUCATION
NATIONAL HEALTH Care Service free for full family
HE NHS (NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE) IS WORLD- RENOWNED FOR ITS STANDARD OF HEALTHCARE. IT
HAS SOME OF THE MOST HIGHLY TRAINED DOCTORS AND NURSES IN THE WORLD.
OVER 1100 HOSPITALS IN THE UK OVER 6400 GP SURGERIES
RECEIVES £180 BILLION FUNDING EVERY YEAR FROM THE GOVERNMENT
EMPLOYS OVER 1.5 MILLION STAFF MEMBERS
SOME OF THE BEST MEDICAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS IN THE WORLD
avail of healthcare under the NHS.
1ST WORLD ECONOMY
THE UK ECONOMY HAS THE 6TH HIGHEST GDP IN THE WORLD AFTER USA AND GERMANY. THE UK
DEALS AND TRADES WITH SOME OF THE WORLD’S LARGEST ECONOMIES SUCH AS THE USA, ASIA, AND
EUROPE.
HOME TO SOME OF THE LARGEST BUSINESSES IN THE WORLD SUCH AS SHELL, BP, HSBC, AND LLOYDS
BANK FOREIGN EXCHANGE RESERVE IS OVER £120 BILLION
THE UK GDP IS OVER £2.3 TRILLION
AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME OF £32,300
CULTURE/DIVERSITY
THE UK IS FULL OF PEOPLE OF ALL RACES AND RELIGIONS ALLOWING FOR HUGE DIVERSE COMMUNITIES
ACROSS THE UK.
LONDON IS THE MOST DIVERSE CITY IN THE WORLD AROUND 1500 MOSQUE IN THE UK
MORE THAN HALF A MILLION BANGLADESHI EXPATRIATES THE UK HOSTS THE BIGGEST FESTIVALS IN
THE WORLD LIKE GLASTONBURY, NOTTING HILL CARNIVAL, BOISHAKHI MELA, ETC
Geographical Advantage:
Easy access to major global markets of the Middle East, Asia, the USA, and Europe.
THE UK IS LOCATED IN A VERY CONVENIENT PLACE IF YOU NEED TO TRAVEL. IT IS SITUATED PERFECTLY
FOR ACCESS TO THE USA AND EUROPE. ONCE YOU ARE A BRITISH CITIZEN YOU WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR UK
PASSPORT WHICH IS VERY POWERFUL WHEN TRAVELING ABROAD.
LOCATED IN THE HEART OF THE BUSINESS WORLD SHORTER FLIGHT TIMES TO THE USA AND MIDDLE
EAST QUICK ACCESS TO ALL EUROPEAN COUNTRIES HEATHROW, ONE OF THE BUSIEST AIRPORTS IN THE
WORLD WITH OVER 1300 FLIGHTS PER DAY
Settling you into UK life/Settling Route:
Permanent residence can be obtained in 5 years, with the opportunity to gain British
citizenship.
It is not only your business that needs to settle in the UK. You and your family also need to be ready to
live in the UK. We help ease the transition by making sure you have everything you need.
We will:
Research local schools to find the right ones for your children
Suggest places for you to live within your budget Register you with your local GP
Apply for your national insurance number Show you how to apply for jobs online
Relocation service
As part of our services, we offer assistance to all those who are moving to the UK for an extended
amount of time. Once you arrive in the UK it can be confusing as everything is new to you. We aim to
make the transition as smooth as possible with our 6-month relocation service
We can:
Help your business grow
Help with your family’s relocation
And anything else you may need in those first 6 months
ORGANISE YOUR MAINTENANCE FUND to show for all your family member to move the UK
In order to prove you can take care of yourself when you enter the UK you need to place a a
maintenance fund in your bank account for 28 consecutive days before you visa application.
The amount of funds you need depends on how many people are moving with you to the UK
The fund amounts are:
£1270 for main applicant
£285 for your partner
£315 for one child
£200 for each additional child
Innovative- You must have an authentic and original business plan that meets the needs of the UK’s
new or existing market, or creates a competitive advantage.
Viable – Viability: You must be in the process of, or developing the necessary skills, or already boast,
the skills, knowledge and experience that is required to successfully run the proposed business.
Scalable- You must be able to provide evidence that the business has structure and the potential for
job creation and growth.
Financial requirement (£1270 for main applicant, £285 for your partner, £315 for one child and £200
for each additional child, in their bank account for 28 consecutive days before applying)
Funds and Costs
How Much Investment is Required for the UK Business?
There is no set fixed minimum or maximum investment amount. The required investment
typically starts at £25,000 but can vary based on your business needs. You can run your
business with minimum expenditure
Have adequate financial resources to support your business venture in the UK. Note that there
is no set minimum or maximum investment, though it typically starts at around £25,000.
When Must Funds be Demonstrated?
You must demonstrate the necessary funds before submitting the Sponsor Licence application
to the Home Office.
Your Position in UK
What Will Be My Position in the Company?
You can be a majority shareholder, and your job title might range from Managing Director to
Director of Operations or any other relevant role necessary to run your business. ws
The chances of interviews are very low, though the Home Office might call
for an interview to confirm your intentions or how your business is being
conducted. At Miller & Carter, we give mock sessions and make sure you’re
ready and confident when you’re required to attend an interview.