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Innovator Founder visa eligibility for Indian applicants, 2026

Direct answer

Endorsement from an approved endorsing body for a new business idea that is innovative, viable and scalable In all, 5 conditions apply to Indian applicants for the Innovator Founder visa, listed below with the figures that apply in 2026.

Reviewed by UK Visa Desk counselling team, Visa counsellors, Pro Lifeset Overseas Pvt Ltd, Patiala. Licence 849/DC/PTA/PLA/LC-3/2024. Last verified .

Conditions, in the order officers check them

Meet every line, with evidence; a single missing condition is a refusal, not a request for more documents.

  1. 1Endorsement from an approved endorsing body for a new business idea that is innovative, viable and scalable
  2. 2You are a founder with a significant role in the day-to-day management
  3. 3English at CEFR B2
  4. 4£1,270 held for 28 days unless you have been in the UK for 12 months
  5. 5Check-in meetings with the endorsing body at 12 and 24 months

Thresholds from the datasets

English level
CEFR B2 (entry clearance); Appendix Innovator Founder: B2 in all four skills (SELT, UK degree, or degree taught in English confirmed by Ecctis).

Maintenance verified 8 October 2026; English verified 8 October 2026.

Information only. We do not file the Innovator Founder visa. Already in the UK? We refer you to a regulated adviser (OISC or SRA) and charge nothing for the introduction. Applying from India and unsure which route fits? Ask the desk on WhatsApp.
Our sister site already covers this: Innovator Founder guide on Lifeset Overseas. We link rather than repeat it.

Related questions

Do I need to invest a fixed amount?

No. The old £50,000 requirement was removed in 2023. The endorsing body judges whether your funding is enough for the plan.

Who are the endorsing bodies?

A small list on gov.uk, each charging its own fee and running its own assessment. The Lifeset Overseas guide lists them with current fees.

Can my family come?

Yes. Partner and children can apply as dependants, each paying the fee and the surcharge.

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  • Punjab licence: 849/DC/PTA/PLA/LC-3/2024valid to 22 July 2029
  • CIN: U52291PB2024PTC060508Pro Lifeset Overseas Pvt Ltd