1. (Graduate Entrepreneur)
Tier 1
(Graduate Entrepreneur)
Visa
The Tier 1 (Graduate Entrepreneur) Visa offers international students a chance to develop and put into practice their business ideas in the UK.

2. You must have a credible business idea
What are the main points to remember when applying for the Tier 1 (Graduate Entrepreneur) Visa?
You must be an international student due to graduate this academic year or have graduated in the last 2 years
You must have a credible business idea
You must to have the required savings according to Home Office guidelines
You must have successfully passed Student Enterprise’s Tier 1 (GE) application process
You must be able to meet all Home Office requirements and have received an endorsement letter

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4. Credible Business Idea
You must have genuine and credible business idea to apply for the Tier 1 (Graduate Entrepreneur) Visa.
Student Enterprise are looking for:
Evidence of market research and identification of target customer groups
Demonstrate how the business will broaden and grow its customer base and potential revenue
Completion of Student Enterprise’s application form, including: a business model canvas, executive summary and 3 year financial projections
Note: the business idea cannot be an extension of an existing business

5. How can I get further support on starting my business?
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6. Savings
If you are applying for your Tier 1 (Graduate Entrepreneur) Visa from within the UK you will need to provide a bank statement which shows £945 has been held in the account for a 90 day consecutive period
If you are applying for your Tier 1 (Graduate Entrepreneur Visa) from outside the UK you will need to provide a bank statement which shows £1,890 has been held in the account for a 90 day consecutive period
Bank statements must be in the applicants name only
The Home Office will only accept cash fund accounts. Other accounts, shares, bonds, overdrafts, credit cards and pensions will not be accepted
Financial evidence must be original, on headed paper, stamped and issued by an authorised official of that organisation

7. How can I find out more information regarding acceptable financial evidence?

8. Home Office Tier 1 (Graduate Entrepreneur) Points System
The Tier 1 (Graduate Entrepreneur) Visa is a points based visa. In order to be able to apply, you must obtain a total of 95 points. The points you are able to gain are separated into sub sections.
50 Points will be given if you have a letter of endorsements issued by the University of Surrey
25 points will be given if you have been awarded a degree, master’s degree or PhD from a UK university
10 points will be given for English ability if you have graduated from a UK University
10 points will given if you meet the Tier 1 (Graduate Entrepreneur) Visa financial requirements

9. Where can I find more information on the Home Office requirements?

10. Tier 1 Application
Timeline

11. Contact Student Enterprise to develop your business plan
Pitch your business idea to a panel of experts
Collect your degree results
If successful, contact International Student Support
Once approved, submit your application to Student Enterprise
Attend a visa submission appointment with International Student Support

12. When Can I apply for Tier 1 (Graduate Entrepreneur) Visa?
There are two intakes:

13. Intake 1 Dates

14. Intake 1 Dates
Student Enterprise Tier 1 (GE) Visa application deadline:
Friday 8th June 2018, 11.59pm
Pitching Panel Date:
Monday 25th June 2018
Endorsement Result from Student Enterprise:
Monday 2nd July 2018

15. Intake 2 Dates
Student Enterprise Tier 1 (GE) Visa application deadline:
Friday 9th November 2018, 11.59pm
Pitching Panel Date:
Friday 26th November 2018
Endorsement Result from Student Enterprise:
Monday 3rd December 2018

16. If you have already graduated please contact studententerprise@surrey
If you have already graduated please contact to discuss your application dates

17. Student Enterprise studentententerprise@surrey.ac.uk
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18. International Student Support
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19. Please note:
This video is for information purposes only and does not provide visa and immigration advice. As UK Visa and Immigration regulations are subject to frequent change, content for the video is based on the most up to date information available.

20. This video was made for you by International Student Support and Student Enterprise.
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