UK Allows Nigerian Students to Switch Directly to Innovator Founder Visa Without Leaving Country

UK Allows Nigerian Students to Switch Directly to Innovator Founder Visa Without Leaving Country

 International students from Nigeria and other countries studying in the United Kingdom can now transition directly from a student visa to the Innovator Founder visa without leaving the UK.

The new policy, aimed at attracting and retaining talented entrepreneurs, takes effect on November 25, 2025, offering a streamlined path for students to launch businesses and contribute to the UK’s econom