Many clients interested in immigrating to the UK often ask us if purchasing property in the UK can grant them UK residency. The answer is "No"! The UK has not introduced any immigration policies based on property purchase. Currently, the most convenient and efficient way to immigrate to the UK is through investment immigration.
Application requirements for UK immigration:
1. The main applicant must be at least 18 years old.
2. The main applicant and their spouse must possess £2 million in liquid assets that can be directly invested in the UK.
Investment methods:
Invest £2 million (approximately 17 million RMB) in government bonds, corporate bonds, or stocks through financial institutions authorized by the UK government. Up to £250,000 of this may be used for property purchase or held as a deposit. The investment period is 5 years.
£5 million / £10 million programs
Application requirements:
1. The main applicant must be at least 18 years old.
2. The main applicant and their spouse must possess £5 million / £10 million in liquid assets that can be directly invested in the UK.
Investment methods:
Invest £5 million (approximately 50 million RMB) / £10 million (approximately 100 million RMB) in government bonds, corporate bonds, or stocks through financial institutions authorized by the UK government. Up to 25% of this may be used for property purchase or held as a deposit. The investment period for the £5 million program is 3 years, and for the £10 million program, it is 2 years.
Suitable for:
1. Individuals who wish to complete their immigration application in a short period;
2. Students aged 18 or older who are already studying in the UK;
3. Families with children who have educational needs in the UK.
