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ARTICLE · 16 SEPTEMBER 2024

Key Deadlines For Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) Visa Holders

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Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) visa holders face upcoming deadlines for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) applications. Non-ILR applicants should explore alternative visa options like the Innovator Founder visa to remain in the UK.

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If you hold a Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) visa, it is essential to be aware of upcoming deadlines for applying for settlement in the UK.

As of April 2023, extensions for the Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) visa are closed, except for those Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) visa holders who previously held a Tier 1 (Graduate Entrepreneur) or Start-up visa before switching to the Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) visa. These individuals can still apply for an extension until 6 July 2025.

For Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) visa holders wishing to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), the deadlines are as follows:

  • If you never held a Tier 1 (Graduate Entrepreneur) visa, you must apply for ILR before 6 April 2025.
  • If you did hold a Tier 1 (Graduate Entrepreneur) visa, your ILR application deadline is before 6 July 2027.

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