Tier 1

Highly skilled workers, investors and entrepreneurs

This section contains details of the routes available to highly skilled workers, investors and entrepreneurs wanting to work in the United Kingdom.

TIER 1 CATEGORIES

On 29 June 2008, several former immigration categories closed. If you currently have permission to stay in the United Kingdom under one of those categories and want to extend your stay you will need to apply under one of the categories below.

• Highly Skilled Worker
• Entrepreneur
• Investor
• Post Study Work