The Isle of Man Immigration

• Applicants must be over 18 years old

• Meet English proficiency requirements
  (Pass a recognized English language test with at least CEFR level B2 in reading, writing, speaking and listening)

• For people with business experience seeking to establish, join or take over one or businesses in the Isle of Man.

• Minimum £50,000 to invest in the business. Look to employ 3 people by year 3.

• Innovative, viable and scaleable business idea.

• A letter of approval from the Department for Enterprise of the Isle of Man Government is required. Applicants can discuss their business plan prior to a formal submission.

• The business plan applying for a letter of approval must demonstrate in detail a unique or innovative business proposition that meets existing market needs. It also needs to have short-term and long-term goals, key customers, confirmed orders, expected number of employees, job types and salary levels, etc.

• Applicants will need to be resident in the Isle of Man. The Department for Enterprise will maintain regular contact every six months to ensure reasonable progress is being made.

• If joining or taking over an existing business, need to demonstrate how the investment will be made and the impact on the business.

• Applicants must demonstrate that they have sufficient funds to support themselves and any dependents on the Isle of Man.

• This initial visa is for three years, applicant can apply for indefinite leave to remain (ILR) at Year 3.

• Applicants need to live in the Isle of Man for at least 180 days per year.

• Can apply for British Citizenship after 5years of residency.

In order to qualify for a Sole Representative of an Overseas Business visa you will demonstrate that your overseas company:

• Has its headquarters and principal place of business outside the United Kingdom and Isle of Man;

• Has no other active branch, subsidiary or representative in the UK or Isle of Man (＊There are currently no industry restrictions);

• Intends to establish a registered branch or wholly-owned subsidiary in the Isle of Man that will actively trade in the same business activity as the overseas business;

• The overseas business will not be established or the sole representative appointed mainly for the purpose of facilitating the entry or stay of the sole representative;

• Intends to maintain the centre of its operations overseas.

You will also need to demonstrate that you:

• Are a genuine Representative of an Overseas Business;

• Are an existing senior employee of the overseas business;

• Have been recruited and taken on as an employee of the overseas business outside of the UK and Isle of Man;

• Have the skills, experience and knowledge of the business necessary to undertake the role of sole representative of the overseas business in the Isle of Man;

• Have full authority to negotiate and take operational decisions on behalf of the overseas business;

• Intend to work full-time as a representative of the overseas business;

• Do not intend to engage in business of your own or work for any other business;

• Do not have a majority stake in, or otherwise own or control, a majority of the overseas business, whether that ownership or control is by means of a shareholding, partnership agreement, sole proprietorship or any other arrangement;

• Can show English language ability to at least CEFR Level A1 (speaking and listening);

• Can show you can adequately maintain and accommodate yourself and your dependants in the Isle of Man, without recourse to public funds.