Writing a visa business plan requires plenty of forethought and commercial awareness. The key factor to consider is that you need to approach this task from two angles: immigration and entrepreneurship. 

As a business plan consultant and writer, I specialise in writing visa business plans. My consultancy is built on my personal experience as a former technology entrepreneur who navigated the UK’s business immigration system. I obtained three business visas and ultimately applied for permanent residency and British citizenship. 

The core narrative that I communicate to each client is that immigration and entrepreneurship are often incompatible. Immigration requirements present rigid milestones that must be met, according to each country’s visa policy. I have recently written an article highlighting this issue in depth. 

On the other hand, entrepreneurship requires flexibility and the ability to pivot and change protocols. This results in extra complexity associated with business immigration, and ultimately visa business plans. 

Writing the perfect visa business plan requires a roadmap for:

• Immigration compliance and meeting the required thresholds 

• Commercial viability and success 

With the latter in mind, the following recommended tips and their implementation will increase the chances of crafting the ideal visa business plan. 

1. Understand the immigration requirements 

Depending on the country and business/startup visa, there are certain requirements that you must meet. 

These requirements may include job creation, financial thresholds, IP protection and so on. 

Having a thorough understanding of the visa requirements is crucial when preparing a visa business plan. 

2. Compliance with local laws and regulations 

Starting a business in a different country will require a comprehensive comprehension of the rules and regulations governing commercial trade. 

Make sure that you understand your legal obligations and highlight how you will remain compliant with the aforementioned in your business plan. 

3. Market trends 

You are intending to gain entry to a new market. Each market has its own landscape, trends and consumer behaviour. 

It is key to ensure that you understand your target market’s psychology, needs and problems. 

These factors are additional to the key standards requirements that you are expected to highlight in your business plan. 

My article on the 5 key elements of a good business plan includes the additional sections that your business plan must include. 

Visa business plan assistance 

I help international entrepreneurs with their visa business plans and global business mobility requirements. 

About | My name is Sohrab Vazir. I’m a UK-based entrepreneur and business consultant. At the age of 22, and while I was an international student (graduate), I started my own Property Technology (PropTech) business under the endorsement of Newcastle University. I grew my business to over 30 UK cities, and a team of four, and also obtained my Indefinite Leave to Remain (Settlement) and British citizenship. I now help other entrepreneurs, such as myself, with their businesses.