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Is the Start-up visa open to new applicants?

The Start-Up visa closed on 13 April 2023, so it is no longer available to new applicants, except in relation to endorsements issued prior to 13 April 2023.

The Start-Up visa has been replaced with the new ‘Innovator Founder’ route. Click here to read more about the Innovator Founder route.

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