Entrepreneur visa
Entrepreneur visa is a residence route in Guernsey (Entrepreneur). ≥ £200,000 in own name invested in new or existing Guernsey business with controlling or equal interest; economic benefit; full-time work in the business; good English. Allows Open Market home for applicant, spouse and children. Apply via UKVI 'Crown Dependency'.
Entrepreneur and startup residence routes →Requirements at a glance
The minimum qualifying investment is about CHF 214'000. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 5 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 6 years.
How holders are taxed
20% flat income tax with caps; Open Market purchase can unlock £60k cap for 4 yrs; 0% standard company tax
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Category | Entrepreneur |
|---|---|
| Investment | CHF 214'000 |
| Fees (family) | — |
| Income / yr | — |
| Assets | — |
| Min. stay | — |
| PR | 5 |
| Citizenship | 6 |
| Work | ownBusiness |
| Eligible | non-British/non-Irish without UK settlement |
| Tax | 20% flat income tax with caps; Open Market purchase can unlock £60k cap for 4 yrs; 0% standard company tax |
| As of | 2026-10 |
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