Dependant applications
Partner and child applications linked to an eligible primary applicant.
Family & Business
Family, Business & Investor Mobility
Guidance for families moving together and for business owners exploring travel, entrepreneur or investor routes where they qualify.
Overview
What this covers
Family and business routes are highly individual: relationship evidence, financial documentation and the primary applicant's status all shape what is possible.
We review your circumstances and explain the routes that may apply, along with the evidence each one expects.
Who this may suit
- Spouses and dependent children joining a primary applicant
- Business owners travelling for meetings or expansion
- Entrepreneurs exploring eligible start-up or investor routes
- Families planning a coordinated relocation
Options
Key pathways & options
Business travel
Short-stay business visits within visitor conditions.
Entrepreneur and investor routes
Selected national routes with defined funding and business criteria.
Requirements
Eligibility factors commonly assessed
These are indicative. Final requirements are set by the relevant authority, institution or employer and can change without notice.
Relationship & family
- Marriage or birth certificates
- Evidence of the relationship
- Primary applicant's status documents
- Accommodation and funding evidence
Business & investment
- Company registration and financials
- Source-of-funds documentation
- Business plan where the route requires it
- Tax records
Process
How the process usually runs
- 01
Circumstance review
Understand family structure or business position.
- 02
Route mapping
Identify routes for which you may be eligible.
- 03
Evidence plan
Set out relationship or financial documentation needed.
- 04
Application
Prepare and submit to the destination's requirements.
- 05
Follow-through
Respond to any further information requests.
Included support
What is included alongside this service
Every engagement includes the same core support, whichever route you pursue.
Profile evaluation & eligibility assessment
A structured review of your education, experience and goals before any route is recommended.
Documentation guidance
Clear checklists and formatting guidance for the destination you are applying to.
Application tracking
Organised follow-up so you always know the current stage of your file.
Pre-departure preparation
Travel, documentation and arrival readiness before you fly.
Post-landing support
Guidance on registration, essentials and first steps after arrival.
Important considerations
- Investor and entrepreneur routes carry financial risk and country-specific conditions; independent financial and legal advice is recommended.
- Eligibility depends on your individual profile, and rules are set and revised by the relevant government authority.
- We provide guidance and preparation support — we do not guarantee a job offer, visa, permanent residency, admission or any processing timeline.
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ExploreFind out if family, business & investor mobility suits your profile
Share your background and goals. Our advisors will explain the routes you may be eligible for, and what preparation each one needs.