Investor / Golden Visa in United Kingdom
One documented route of this kind in United Kingdom, with its conditions, documents, official government fees and process.
Tier 1 (Investor) visa — CLOSED
Closed to new applicants since 17 February 2022. Extension applications also closed on 17 February 2026 — no further extension applications can be submitted. Existing holders who obtained further leave to remain as a Tier 1 Investor may still apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR/settlement) until 17 February 2028.
- Processing time
- Not applicable (closed to new applicants)
- Validity
- Not applicable (closed to new applicants)
- Language requirement
- Not applicable to new applicants
- Permanent residence
- ILR remains available to existing/qualifying holders only
- Citizenship
- Naturalisation 12 months after ILR for existing holders (subject to residence rules)
Requirements
- Closed to new applicants since 17 February 2022
- Only existing/transitional holders may extend
Required Documents
- Not applicable to new applicants (route closed)
Process Steps
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Route closed
No new applications are accepted; existing holders should consult the closure guidance for extension and settlement.