Settlement & Citizenship

Settlement by Investment (Legacy Tier 1)

For legacy Tier 1 Investor visa holders who made qualifying investments and maintained funds throughout the qualifying period.

Settlement Timelines (Legacy Rules)

  • £2 million → 5 years
  • £5 million → 3 years
  • £10 million → 2 years

Home Office Fee

  • ILR application: £3,029

Key Risks

  • Breaks in investment continuity
  • Absence limits exceeded
  • Source of funds issues