The investors visa is not directly linked to any forma of employment and is initially granted for 3 years.
However, this 3 year period can be extended and a such can eventually lead to an application for British Citizenship.
The investors visa application will normally require a number of considerations such as:
It may come as no surprise that the higher the amount of monies for investment and the types of investment to be made are all deemed as important factors in a positive visa application.
Recent developments have suggested that a person who has invested £5 million can apply for British Citizenship after 3 years. However, a person who has invested £10 million pounds can make that application after 2 years.