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Isle of Man Business Migrant - Start-up

17 facts quoted from the official source

Endorsed route for an adult establishing a viable business in the Isle of Man.

Route type
Business & self-employment
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
9
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

9 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Age MinBe at least 18 years old.
  • Department For Enterprise Endorsement RequiredThe Department for Enterprise is the only endorsing body in the Isle of Man for the Business Migrant route.
  • Eligibility summaryThe Department for Enterprise is the only endorsing body in the Isle of Man for the Business Migrant route as prescribed in Appendix X of the Isle of Man Immigration Rules and is responsible for issuing the Letter of Endorsement you will need to support your visa application.
  • English Level RequiredPassing an approved English language test with at least CEFR level B2 in reading, writing, speaking and listening.
  • Isle Of Man Business Intent RequiredYou want to set up a business in the Isle of Man.
  • Personal Savings Amount MinYou need to have had at least £945 in your bank account for 90 consecutive days before you apply.checked 2026-07-26
  • Savings CurrencyThe maintenance amount is stated in pounds sterling.
  • Savings Holding Days MinAt least £945 in your bank account for 90 consecutive days before you apply.checked 2026-07-26
  • Viable Business RequiredThey will provide you with a Letter of Endorsement if your business is viable.
Also stated by the source
  • Family members coveredBring family members with you.
  • Official source basisThe Department for Enterprise is the only endorsing body in the Isle of Man for the Business Migrant route as prescribed in Appendix X of the Isle of Man Immigration Rules and is responsible for issuing the Letter of Endorsement you will need to support your visa application.
  • Published Total Residence Years MaxYou can only stay for a total of 2 years even if you're granted a new visa with a new endorsement.
  • Report summaryThe Department for Enterprise is the only endorsing body in the Isle of Man for the Business Migrant route as prescribed in Appendix X of the Isle of Man Immigration Rules and is responsible for issuing the Letter of Endorsement you will need to support your visa application.
  • Settlement AvailableSettle in the UK on this visa.
  • Work and study rightsWork in another job, as well as working for your business.
Family

Who you can bring

  • Family members coveredBring family members with you.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity
2 proven from the official source.
  • Published Initial Validity MonthsYou can stay in the Isle of Man for 2 years 4 months on a Start-up visa.
  • Renewal or extensionYou cannot extend this visa.
How it works

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Isle of Man?
The official source states: Endorsed route for an adult establishing a viable business in the Isle of Man.

Every answer is quoted from the official gov.im page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.

We checked 17 points against the official source; 17 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Fees and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source gov.imLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this Isle of Man government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-26 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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