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Is the Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) Visa scheme still open to new applicants?

The Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) Visa route closed on 29 March 2019 so the scheme is no longer accepting new applications.  This means that you can no longer apply for a Tier 1 Entrepreneur visa, unless you are switching from a Tier 1 (Graduate Entrepreneur) visa as discussed below.

The visa was replaced with the Innovator visa which is discussed above.

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