Introduction to British immigration-related policies

Relevant policies of British immigration

First, it is no longer allowed to use government bonds as investment targets. A major impact of the new immigration policy on investors is that the 2 million pound investment immigration project is no longer allowed to use national debt as the investment target. At the same time, the deposit time of applicants for investment immigration projects will be extended from the original 90 days to two years, or more detailed explanations of the sources of funds will be provided. "For the investment immigrant visa of 2 million pounds, the change is the explanation of the source of funds. The deposit time was changed from 90 days to two years. For ordinary investors, it will be stricter than before to prove the authenticity and legitimacy of the source of assets.

Second, start-up enterprise visas and innovative enterprise visas.

In the new policy announced this time, the British Immigration Bureau has added start-up enterprise visas and innovative enterprise visas to replace graduate entrepreneur visas and entrepreneurial immigrants.

These two new projects need to be guaranteed and recognized by British trust institutions, such as seed funds and business incubators; English requirement is B2, which is equivalent to IELTS 5.5.

The business start-up visa will be open to people who start a business in the UK for the first time, and they can get a visa for up to 2 years. After meeting the requirements, it can be converted into an innovative enterprise visa. Innovative enterprise visas will be open to more experienced business people, who can get a three-year visa with an investment of at least 50 thousand pounds. After meeting the requirements, they can apply for renewal or permanent residence.

Compared with graduate entrepreneurship visas, applicants for start-up visas are no longer limited to fresh graduates; The visa investment of innovative enterprises will be reduced from 200,000 pounds required by entrepreneurs to 50,000 pounds, and it is more favorable to obtain permanent residence status in three years at the earliest. It is not difficult to see that the British government pays more attention to investors with entrepreneurial will and innovative spirit to develop in the UK, thus creating more employment opportunities and driving a virtuous circle of the British economy.

Applicants who apply for renewal before April 5, 2023 and permanent residence before April 5, 2025 are not affected by the New Deal.

Article 2 Ways and expenses of British immigration

First, the way of British investment immigration

There are two main ways of investment immigration in Britain: investment immigration and entrepreneurial immigration. Entrepreneurial immigrants cost 200,000 pounds and investment immigrants cost 2 million pounds. In fact, entrepreneurial immigration is a high-low threshold project to stimulate the British economy and change British immigration.

British immigrants have always been very popular, and the number is increasing day by day, and then Britain has also raised the threshold for investment immigration. British investment immigrants rose from the investment threshold of 6.5438+0 million to the investment threshold of 2 million pounds. Not only has the threshold of investment funds been raised, but the British government also requires that the investment of 2 million pounds must be invested in the form of government bonds and company stocks. This change has had a certain impact on real estate investment, canceling the provision that 25% of the original investment can be used to buy a house.

Second, the cost of British immigration.

In addition to investment costs, British immigrants have other expenses, mainly including:

1. Personal assets certification fee: 3000-5000 RMB.

2. Data translation fee: 3,000 RMB.

3. Service fee to be paid to the immigration company: 65,438+0,000.

4. The applicant's travel expenses to the UK

5. The notary office will charge a notary fee: according to the standard.

6. Personal medical examination fee: about 400-500 RMB.

7. Examination fee for green card application: around 500 pounds.

8. Immigration visa fee: about 8800 RMB.

Further reading: Types of British immigrant visas

1. High-tech immigrants

The high-tech immigration project is intended to attract outstanding talents from all over the world to fill the British labor market and revitalize the British economy, with great market potential. Above 65 points, people from all walks of life who have the ability to find a job or find a job in the UK can apply. Hsmp has no hard and fast requirements for language, as long as your language level meets the needs of work.

2. Investment immigration

Investors whose personal net assets exceed 6.5438+0.4 million pounds (about RMB 6.5438+0.4 million) and plan to invest 750,000 pounds in the UK can apply for their families to settle in the UK with them.

3. Entrepreneurs or self-employed immigrants

If you invest more than 200,000 pounds (about 2.8 million yuan) in the UK, you can work full-time and hire two employees from the UK or Europe. You can apply for your family to live in Britain with you.

4. China companies or enterprises have representative offices in the UK.

If there are no branches, subsidiaries or other representative offices in the UK, China companies can set up branches in the UK and send their senior staff to the UK as representatives.

5. Writers, composers and artists

China writers, composers and artists who work or hold exhibitions outside newspapers and magazines; Do not intend to work outside the industry; You can use your savings or income from working in this industry to pay for your living expenses and your family's, or you can apply to settle in the UK with your family.

Writers include novelists, prose/essay writers, playwrights, poets and journalists (their works have been written into books/volumes). Composers mainly refer to music composers. Artists include painters, sculptors, international photographers, cartoonists or illustrators.

6. Overseas media representatives

Newspapers, magazines, television, radio and other media in China can send representatives to Britain as long as they meet the requirements.

7. Innovative immigration

With good business ideas and business plans, you can move your family to the UK without having to invest 200,000 pounds.

8. Retired immigrants

Retirees over the age of 60 can apply to settle in the UK if their annual income is 25,000 pounds.

9. Spouse reunion

Spouses of British permanent residents or 16-year-old citizens can apply to settle in the UK, and they can apply for permanent residence after one year.

10. Married and reunited fiance (wife)

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1 1. Dependent children

British permanent residents or citizens, legally adopted children under the age of 18 can directly apply for British permanent resident rights or citizenship.

12. Special category work visa

According to the employment situation in Britain, the British government determines the industry categories to encourage the introduction of employees, and issues special types of work visas, such as the IT industry last year and the hotel catering industry employees this year.

13. Intra-enterprise exchange

China companies send employees to work in British branches or joint ventures. Senior employees live for a long time, and ordinary employees return to China when due.