Visa Type/Solution;Eligibility;Key Benefits;Suitable For;Government Processing Time;Eligibility for ILR;Additional Notes

Establish your company in the UK;Register a UK company and sponsor your work visa;Full control of business operations,work visa access;Business owners and entrepreneurs;8–12 weeks;Eligible after 5 years (under Skilled Worker route);Requires company registration, meeting salary thresholds, and active operations in the UK. Global Talent Visa;Recognized leaders or potential leaders in tech endorsed by Tech Nation;Freedom to work, switch jobs, or establish a business without employer sponsorship;Tech professionals with exceptional talent or promise;3–8 weeks (after endorsement);Eligible after 3 years (for talent) or 5 years (for promise);Requires endorsement by Tech Nation for achievements or potential in the digital technology sector. Innovative Founder Visa;Entrepreneurs with a viable, scalable, and innovative business idea;Dedicated to starting or running a unique business in the UK;Startups and entrepreneurs with innovation focus;8–12 weeks;Eligible after 3 years if business meets scaling or success criteria;Business idea must be endorsed by an approved endorsing body, focus on innovation. High Potential Individual (HPI);Recent graduates from top global universities;Flexibility to work, switch roles, or set up a business without sponsorship;Young professionals and recent graduates;3–6 weeks;Not eligible for ILR;Degree must have been awarded within the past 5 years from an eligible university. Global Mobility Scheme;Establish a UK branch;Supports expanding businesses entering the UK market;Established businesses and multinationals;4–12 weeks;Not eligible for ILR;Requires proof of existing operations overseas primarily for intra-company transfers or expansion.