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Innovator Founder: permission to stay
You can use this form if you are in the UK and:
You must be endorsed by an approved Innovator endorsing body before you apply.
Before you apply
Before you begin your application, read the Innovator Founder guidance on:
How to apply
To apply for permission in Innovator Founder route, you need to:
- complete the application form and answer in English
- pay the health surcharge
- pay for the visa fee online
- provide your biometrics (fingerprints and facial photograph)
If you are inactive for 25 minutes you will be automatically logged out.
Biometric information
If your visa application allows you to stay in the UK for more than 6 months at a time, as part of the application process, you are also required to apply for a biometric immigration document, commonly known as a biometric residence permit (BRP).
How we use your data
The Home Office will use the personal information you provide to consider your application. We may also share your information with other public and private sector organisations in the UK and overseas. For more detail please see the Privacy Notice for the Borders, Immigration and Citizenship system. This also sets out your rights under the Data Protection Act 2018 and explains how you can access your personal information and complain if you have concerns about how we are using it.