One of the most practical ways to acquire citizenship in a country is to invest in real estate. The United Kingdom allows acquiring citizenship through investment. Tier 1 Investor Visa is a type of visa allowing you to obtain a residence permit, work permit, and British citizenship in the UK. Tier 1 Visa is an investor visa that requires a high amount of investment but offers the most flexible conditions in Europe. We explained the steps of acquiring citizenship by investing in the UK, the center of economy and culture.
Tier 1 Visa Application Conditions
The investor should invest at least £ 2 million in British companies or UK treasury bills in the UK and should not withdraw this investment between 2 years and 5 years, depending on the investment amount. As the amount of investment increases, the process of acquiring citizenship gets shorter.
The capital of 2 million pounds sterling must have been kept in a bank account for at least 2 years, and its source must be clear without any doubt.
The investor must be over 18 years old.
The investor and any family members he/she will take with him should not be convicted of infamous crimes.
Citizenship Process
After your visa application is finalized, you will have a 3-year residence permit.
At the end of the 3rd year, you can apply to extend your visa for another 2 years.
You can apply for a permanent residence permit at the end of 5 years.
You can apply for British citizenship 1 year after receiving a permanent residence permit. It is necessary to have been in the UK for at least 186 days each year with your family members for the first 5 years to apply for citizenship.
At the end of the 6th year, you will acquire UK Citizenship.
You do not need to know English to obtain a Tier 1 Visa.
After 5 years, after obtaining a permanent residence permit in the UK, you will have the right to withdraw your investment or to evaluate this investment as you wish.
Your spouse and children benefit from all the rights together with you.
