Visa & residency options
Sponsored employment, salary threshold £38,700 (lower for shortage roles).
Endorsed leaders in tech, science, arts, research — no employer required.
2-year permit for graduates of top 50 global universities (last 5 years).
Residency: ILR (Indefinite Leave to Remain) after 5 years; citizenship after 6.
Tax & cost of living
Progressive 20–45%; non-dom regime replaced by 4-year FIG (Foreign Income & Gains) regime April 2025.
- Rent (1BR city): £1,500–£2,500
- Meal out: £18
- Transport pass: £170/mo London Zone 1–2
Banking & business setup
Monzo, Starling, Revolut UK, HSBC, Lloyds, NatWest, Barclays. Address proof + BRP/eVisa required.
Private Limited Company (Ltd) £12 online via Companies House, no minimum capital, can be 100% non-resident. Live entity in 24h. Corporation tax 25% above £250k profit.
Living in country
London (Zone 1–2) premium; Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Bristol much more affordable. Right to Rent check + UK guarantor or 6 months upfront common.
NHS universal + £1,035/yr Immigration Health Surcharge per applicant.
Top-ranked universities (Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial); £9,250/yr UK fees, £25k–£45k international. Strong private boarding sector.
Finance (London Stock Exchange, big banks), tech (DeepMind, ARM, Revolut HQ), life sciences (AstraZeneca, GSK), media.