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Once I have an Investor visa, can I travel and live outside the UK?

Your Investor visa will allow you to travel in and out of the UK.

When applying to extend the visa there is no requirement to intend to live in the UK for a certain length of time or to make the UK your main residence.

However if your intention is to apply for ILR in the future you do need to comply with the maximum absence from the UK requirement (see below).

Read more about this and other questions in our

Investor Visa section.

Disclaimer

Given the fast pace of change, we would stress that this information is designed to be informative, not advisory and represents our understanding of English law and practice as at the date indicated. We would always recommend that you should seek specific guidance on any particular legal issue.

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