To make your first application under this category, you must ensure that you score enough points under the category and have the relevant documents to support your application. You must meet the published guidelines.

If you are already in the United Kingdom and wish to switch to the entrepreneur category , you will need to be sure that you can switch into this category. The following categories are allowed:

• a skilled worker (tier 2 General); 
• an intra-company transferee (tier 2); 
• a minister of religion (tier 2); 
• a sportsperson (tier 2); 
• a highly skilled migrant; 
• a highly skilled worker (tier 1); 
• an investor (tier 1); 
• a post-study worker (tier 1); 
• a business person; 
• an innovator; 
• a student; 
• a student nurse; 
• a student re-sitting an examination; 
• a student writing up a thesis; 
• a work permit holder; 
• a postgraduate doctor or dentist; 
• a self-employed lawyer;  
• a writer, composer or artist; 
• an investor; 
• a participant in the International Graduates Scheme or its predecessor, the Science and Engineering Graduates Scheme;
• a participant in the Fresh Talent: Working in Scotland Scheme.