Investors
Self assessment
This section includes our points-based calculator which is an interactive self-assessment tool that allows you to calculate how many points you may be awarded under the investor category (Tier 1 Investor) of the points-based system to allow you to come to work or study in the United Kingdom.
On this page
It should take no more than 10 minutes to complete. You should read the section on eligibility first, to make sure you meet the requirements to apply.
What information you will need for an initial application
To fill in the tool, you will need information about your:
- £1,000,000 in money that is disposable in the United Kingdom and in a regulated financial institution, or
- £2,000,000 in personal assets and £1,000,000 that is in a loan from an authorsied financial institution (one regulated by the Financial Services Authority).
What information you will need for an extension application
To fill in the tool, you will need information about your:
- £1,000,000; and
- investment of £750,000; and
- investment within three months of entering the category or you were under the previous investor category.
Once you have filled in all the questions, your points are calculated. You must score a total of 75 points.
Calculate your points using the points-based calculator.
The UK Border Agency and UK NARIC now recognise the INSEAD MBA at Master's degree level and award points at that level. Our points-based calculator will be updated in due course.
Application forms
Tier 1 (Investor) - for applications made inside the United Kingdom
- Application for an initial grant of leave (switching) or an extension of leave under Tier 1 (Investor) - main applicant. Valid from 1 October 2009.PDF 867KB opens in a new window
- Photograph guidancePDF 325KB opens in a new window
- Tier 1 (Investor) of the points-based system - policy guidancePDF 437KB opens in a new window
See also
Terms explained
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Financial institution
A body that provides financial services to clients, for example a bank, building society, credit union, stock brokerage or asset management firm.