Visa Fees Reimbursement Scheme for Scale Ups
The Visa Fees Reimbursement Scheme for Scale Ups (VFRS4SU) is a grant scheme to help UK scale ups in Clean Energy, Life Sciences, and Digital and Technologies hire internationally by reimbursing eligible visa application fees for specialist hires and their dependants.
Key facts
- Funding amount
- Up to £25,000 per year, with a maximum of £5,000 per international hire
- Deadline
- 1 Mar 2027
- Region
- UK-wide
- Business type
- Small businesses & SMEs
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Plain English summary
This scheme helps UK scale-ups in specific sectors (Clean Energy, Life Sciences, and Digital & Technologies) to cover the costs of international hiring by reimbursing visa application fees for specialist employees and their dependents. Businesses can receive up to £25,000 per year, with a maximum of £5,000 per international hire. Eligibility requires significant growth and operation within one of the defined sectors.
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Who this is best for
- Small businesses & SMEs
- Organisations based in UK-wide
- Projects aligned with business grants
- Teams seeking funding around Up to £25,000 per year, with a maximum of £5,000 per international hire
Who should not apply
- Individuals applying in a personal capacity (unless explicitly permitted)
- Large enterprises above SME thresholds
- Applicants who cannot meet the official eligibility criteria below
Eligibility checklist
Tick what applies to your organisation before applying.
UK-based scale-ups with over 20% growth in employment or turnover over three years, with at least 10 employees, operating in Clean Energy, Life Sciences, or Digital and Technologies, holding a valid UK visa sponsor licence, and an established UK presence.
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