Innovator Founder visa
Documents you’ll need to apply
When you apply you need to provide an ‘endorsement letter’ to show that an endorsing body has assessed your business or business idea.
You also need to provide:
- a valid passport or other document that shows your identity and nationality
- bank statements showing you’ve had at least £1,270 in savings in your bank account for 28 consecutive days before you apply
- proof that you meet the English language requirement
- your tuberculosis test results if you’re from a country where you have to take the test
If your documents are not in English or Welsh you’ll also need to provide a certified translation.
You’ll need a blank page in your passport for your visa if you’re:
- from outside the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein
- from the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein but do not have a biometric passport with a chip in it
You may need to provide additional documents depending on your circumstances.