The UK citizenship opens its holders the broadest opportunities of visa-free access to various countries. UK passport holders are entitled to enter 163 countries on a visa-free or visa-on-arrival basis.
How can a non-European National Receive UK citizenship? The easiest and quickest way to obtain the UK citizenship is to invest money in the economy of the country, in other words to participate in citizenship through investment programs targeting business people, owners of businesses and financial savings.
It will demand from you to devote substantial time, have knowledge of legal formalities required to transfer assets, find and acquire suitable real estate, collect visa documents. In this case, the best possible solution will be to turn to experienced lawyers who will help you address your immigration issues:
- guide your choice of a UK citizenship through investment program
- explain if dual citizenship is permitted in UK
- clarify a list of documents to be submitted for a UK visa.
UK Citizenship through Investment: Types of Visas
The UK citizenship through investment allows you to reside in the country with a high standard of living, offers an opportunity to bring your business to the next level, give the best education at prestigious UK schools and colleges to your children.
| Types and benefits of visas | Tier 1 Investor | Tier 1 Entrepreneur | Sole Representative of an overseas Business |
| Investment amount | £2-10 million | £200 K and more | - |
| Visa for all family members | Yes, including spouses and minor children | Yes, including spouses and minor children | Yes, including spouses and minor children |
| Knowledge of the English language | Not required | CEFR B1 test (listening and speaking) | CEFR A1 Certificate |
| Citizenship procedure duration | after 5-6 years in UK | after 5-6 years in UK and upon compliance with established terms | after 5-6 years in UK |
| Days of stay in UK per year | 180 | 180 | 180 |
| Permanent residence permit | after 2-5 years (depending on the investment amount) | after 3-5 years with provision of the following financial guarantees:
If a permanent residence application is submitted in UK, the amount on the account shall be:
| 5 years |
| Areas of Investment/ Activity | (Government, corporate) bonds, shares in UK companies |
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| Fund transfer/ business start-up period | The first 90 days from entry in the United Kingdom with Tire 1 (Investor) visa | Establishment of a company (PLC, Ltd, ULC, UnLtd), purchase of a share in business within 6 months from entry with Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) visa | |
| Period of investment retention in the country’s economy | 5 years | – | – |
| Applicant's age | 18 and older | 18 and older | 18 and older |
| Cash accounts with UK banks | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Work permit | No medical practice or athlete coaching is permitted until the visa expiry | In your company only | In your company only |
| Visa validity | 3 years, 4 months Possible extension for 2 years | 3 years, 4 months Possible extension for 2 years | 3 years Possible extension for 2 years |
Acquisition Steps
UK citizenship for non-European nationals: visa and legal advice
The procedure for the UK citizenship obtaining is quite lengthy (6 years and more) and requires thorough compliance with all terms. With competent advice from our specialists who have extensive experience in the international law, UK immigration legislation, support of major real estate and investment transactions, your naturalisation process will be simpler. Our integrated legal support means legal support for our clients all the way through to UK passport acquisition by all your family members.
Company Services
| Area of services | Types of services |
| Law, immigration |
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| Banking, financing |
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| Real estate |
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| Education | Educational consulting, proposed range of educational programs with the top schools, colleges and universities |
| Medicine | Examination by a physician (NHS GP) |
| Concierge service | Administration: bill payment, paper work |
Price List
- One-year contract: £12,000
- One-month contract: £1,100
How We Can Help You
About
When you consult with visa support specialists and international investment advisers, you receive assistance with prompt and accurate preparation of documents for submission to the UK visa centre, arrangement of your business, selection and purchase of real estate. Our company has united prominent specialists in international law, visa services, immigration support:
What makes our work so special:
• Quality confirmed by the professional community and customers
• Extensive experience in the immigration field
• International connections at investment and real estate markets
• Confidentiality
• Individual approach
• Efficiency.
