# Innovator Founder visa: questions Indian applicants ask

Answers to the questions Indian applicants ask the desk about the Innovator Founder visa, from bank statements to reapplying after a refusal.

Source: https://ukvisadesk.com/visas/innovator-founder-visa/faq · Updated 2026-10-08 · Reviewed by UK Visa Desk counselling team, licence 849/DC/PTA/PLA/LC-3/2024 · UK Visa Desk, a brand of Pro Lifeset Overseas Private Limited, Patiala, India. WhatsApp +91 91155 80911, Mon to Sat, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM IST.

**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.

**How long until settlement?**
3 years on this route if the business meets growth criteria, which is faster than most routes. Settlement rules may change after the earned-settlement consultation.

**Can I apply from inside the UK?**
Yes from most visas, but anyone in the UK should use an adviser regulated there. We inform and refer.

**Where do I get help from India?**
Through the Innovator Founder page on Lifeset Overseas, which handles this route for Indian founders.

Full guide: https://ukvisadesk.com/visas/innovator-founder-visa.md

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