UK Tier 1 Investor Legacy Extension and Settlement

For remaining Tier 1 Investor holders, the route is now mostly a deadline and evidence problem. GOV.UK guidance keeps the route relevant for existing investors who may need to extend or settle, but it also fixes hard dates.

Deadline Summary

Question	GOV.UK Guidance Position
Can a new person switch into Tier 1 Investor?	No
Final extension-style application date	Before February 17, 2026
Final settlement application date	Before February 17, 2028
Historic minimum investment for post-2014 grants	GBP 2 million
Older rule sets	Different evidence and investment rules may apply depending on first grant date

Evidence Checklist

Evidence Area	Why It Matters
First grant date	Determines which legacy rule set applies
Investment level	Determines whether old GBP 1 million or GBP 2 million rules are relevant
Investment type	Government bonds, share capital, and loan capital rules changed over time
UK bank account	Guidance requires a regulated UK bank account for investment funds
Source of funds	Home Office can refuse where control, provenance, unlawful conduct, or public-good concerns arise
Absence history	Settlement depends on residence compliance
Dependants	Family members may have their own timing and evidence issues

Practical Sequence

1. Confirm whether the person still has Tier 1 Investor leave or a recent enough legacy position.
2. Identify the original grant date and rule set.
3. Rebuild the investment evidence month by month.
4. Review source-of-funds and third-party funding evidence.
5. Check extension and settlement deadlines against current status.
6. Plan dependants separately.

Editorial Status

This article was checked against official sources on July 22, 2026. It is informational only and is not immigration, legal, tax, investment, securities, banking, AML, family, or relocation advice.