Tier 1 visa: Highly skilled individuals

The Tier 1 General Visa category is now closed to new applicants. Any existing applicants can continue to apply for extensions under the transitional arrangements. The Tier 1 Entrepreneur Visa Link to Tier 1 Entrepreneur Visa information and Tier 1 Investor Visa Link to Tier 1 Entrepreneur Visa information categories remain open, as does the Tier 1 Post Study Work category, however this particular category is also set to close in April 2012.

Tier 1 General visa extension

Despite the closure of the category, Tier 1 General Visas can be extended. The extension requirements remaining largely the same as the requirements for the original applicationhowever please note that points originally awarded for the applicant's age at the time of the first application will be carried over. Furthermore, no additional evidence is required in relation to the applicant's English language ability and no additional proof will be required with regard to maintenance, unless the applicant intends to switch to a different tier category.