The UK is a global financial center and one of the most economically developed countries in Europe, with a mature and sophisticated capital market and abundant opportunities for entrepreneurship and employment. Most people choose to immigrate to the UK because of its educational environment, social welfare, and investment climate.
Many people interested in immigrating to the UK often ask us: 'Can I obtain UK residency by purchasing property in the UK? Does the UK have a property-based immigration policy like other countries?'
Our experts' answer is a unified 'No'! The UK has not introduced any property-based immigration policies. Currently, the most convenient and efficient way to immigrate to the UK is through the Tier 1 Investor Visa.
Requirements for UK Immigration:
1. The applicant must be at least 18 years of age.
2. Purchase UK government bonds as required:
(1) Invest £2 million for a minimum of five years;
(2) Invest £5 million for a minimum of three years;
(3) Invest £10 million for a minimum of two years.
Requirements for UK Naturalization:
1. Generally, from the date of the naturalization application, the applicant must not have been absent from the UK for more than 450 days in total over the previous 5 years (residing in the UK for at least 9 months each year for 5 years).
2. Generally, from the date of the naturalization application, the applicant must not have been absent from the UK for more than 90 days in total over the previous 12 months.
We advise all applicants to reside in the UK for at least 9 months per year starting from the time they receive their first visa. This satisfies the initial requirements for obtaining permanent residency and facilitates the application for naturalization for the whole family after six years.