UK Innovator Founder Visa
UK Innovator Founder Visa – Launch or Scale in the UK
Top-Rated UK Business Immigration Lawyers | For International Founders
Got an innovative business idea and want to grow it in the UK? The Innovator Founder Visa is the ideal route for global entrepreneurs. Whether you’re building a startup or scaling internationally, we help secure your endorsement and visa quickly and legally.
Who Should Apply?
- Entrepreneurs with scalable, tech-driven business ideas
- Founders from fintech, AI, healthcare, SaaS, sustainability sectors
- Startups and solo founders entering the UK market
- Applicants without £50,000 investment (no minimum funding required)
What We Offer
- Expert guidance on UK endorsing bodies
- Strategic help refining your business plan
- Step-by-step support with endorsement and visa filing
- Ongoing legal support post-arrival
- Fast-track advice on ILR (permanent residency)
Why Work with Us?
- Business + immigration law expertise combined
- 90%+ success rate on endorsement applications
- Experience with first-time and serial entrepreneurs
- Clear timelines and fixed-fee options
Let’s build your UK business journey together. Please contact us to speak with our expert.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I switch from a student or Skilled Worker visa to Global Talent or Innovator Founder?
A: Yes, in many cases but in a case of a student, he must fulfil one of the three conditions under Appendix Global talent and Appendix Innovator Founder. We can assess your switch options.
Q: How long does endorsement take?
A: Endorsements usually take 3–8 weeks, depending on the endorsing body.
Q: Can my family join me on these routes?
A: Yes, spouses and children under 18 can apply as dependants
Please speak with our expert Immigration Solicitor at +44 20 7704 3424 or hans.sok@colmancoyle.com or complete the get in touch form above.
Immigration Team
Fay Ahmet
Legal Secretary
- Groups:All Staff, Company and Commercial, Dispute Resolution, Immigration, International, Property Disputes, Will and estate disputes
Fay Ahmet
Legal Secretary
Fay started working for Colman Coyle in October 2023.
Fay works in the litigation department assisting Anjani, Tom, and Matt.
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Elizabeth Harland
Trainee Solicitor
- Groups:All Staff, Company and Commercial, Dispute Resolution, Fee Earners, Immigration, International, Property Disputes, Will and estate disputes
Elizabeth Harland
Trainee Solicitor
Elizabeth is a paralegal in the Litigation department, assisting with a wide range of disputes, from property to commercial litigation.
Elizabeth holds an LLB (Hons) from the University of York and has completed the Legal Practice Course (‘LPC’) and a Master’s in Law (‘LLM’) in Professional Legal Practice.
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Emily Kyriacou
Legal Secretary
- Groups:All Staff, Company and Commercial, Dispute Resolution, Immigration, International, Property Disputes, Will and estate disputes, Wills, Probate and Trusts
Emily Kyriacou
Legal Secretary
Emily joined Colman Coyle in 2012.
Emily initially started as a Legal Secretary in the Employment Department where she worked for a number of fee earners for 8 years.
Emily joined the Litigation Department in 2021 and is currently working for the Partner/Head of Department within the Litigation team.
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Stacey Moreland
Legal Secretary
- Groups:All Staff, Dispute Resolution, Immigration, International, Property Disputes
Stacey Moreland
Legal Secretary
Stacey started working at Colman Coyle in September 2006 in the Personal Injury Department as a Legal Secretary.
From February 2007, Stacey joined the Litigation Department supporting one of the Founding Partners, Howard Colman, and Neil Curbison, Partner/Head of Department.
Since November 2021, Stacey has continued to support Howard Colman and Adam Palmer, Senior Associate, in the Litigation Department.
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Hans Sok Appadu
Senior Associate
- Groups:All Staff, Fee Earners, Immigration, International
Hans Sok Appadu
Senior Associate
Head of Corporate Immigration
Hans has represented a diverse range of corporate clients and individuals seeking immigration solutions. Business immigration clients have included PLCs, multi-nationals, SMEs, and start-ups, across the UK and internationally, in sectors including technology and digital, healthcare, construction, and hospitality.
Hans is a rare find among lawyers, combining commercial acumen, technical expertise, and a cheerful, personal approach to all his immigration work. Those skills make him the go-to immigration lawyer for businesses and individuals seeking immigration advice in London to access international talent, establish a UK-based company, or meet individual immigration goals.
His expertise includes:
Skilled worker visas – Sponsor licence applications – Licence management services – Global mobility services – Business immigration strategy – Licence compliance – Right to work check compliance – Mock Home Office audits and reports – Strategic advice on licence retention – Global business mobility visas – Business visas – Global talent visas – UK expansion visas – Innovator founder visas – Temporary visas – Family visas – Dependant visas – Settlement – Indefinite leave to remain – British citizenship
