BD3.15 Residence visas/permits for entrepreneurs

1. Residence visas issued to entrepreneurs will be current for 12 months from the date of issue.
2. Potential migrants will not be required to apply for a work visa/permit under the Long-Term Business category, and could apply directly for residence on the basis of having already established a successful business.
3. Principal applicants who are on a long-term business permit will not have to wait the 3 years until that permit expires before applying for residence under the Entrepreneur category.

   Note: BD3.1(b) specifies a two-year threshold for principal applicants under the Entrepreneur category.

Effective 26/07/1999