Immigration and visas

If you’re a business or individual who wants to relocate to or invest in Scotland, you’ll need to consider different types of visa and immigration requirements.

Business based outside Scotland? You can send an employee over long-term to set up business and establish a commercial presence for your company in Scotland.

As a business or investor in Scotland, you can obtain a short-term Standard Visitor Visa for business purposes.

For high-potential entrepreneurs looking to start up a business in Scotland for the first time. You’ll need endorsement from an approved endorsing body.

For more experienced business people looking to establish a business in Scotland. You’ll need endorsement from an approved endorsing body and at least £50,000 in investment funds.

Non-EEA or Swiss citizen? Consider a Tier 1 Investor Visa if you’re investing at least £2 million in UK government bonds, share capital or loan capital.

Information about sponsoring and recruiting non-EU nationals to work for you in Scotland.

This visa is for those who are a recognised leader (exceptional talent), an emerging leader (exceptional promise) or under the UK Research and Innovation endorsed funder option.