Documents Checklist

Track every document needed for endorsement and visa application

What It Does

Lists every document required for UK Innovator Founder Visa endorsement and application, organised into seven sections. Includes interactive checkboxes, a progress bar, and endorsement body-specific filtering.

Agent

Dobby

Document Supporter

Category

Support

Reference & tracking

Invoke

@documents-checklist

Document Sections

The checklist covers 23 documents across seven categories:

A

Identity Documents

Passport, biometric residence permit, photographs, proof of address

B

Business Documents

Business plan, financial projections, market research, evidence of innovation

C

Visa Application Documents

Endorsement letter, application form, TB test certificate, criminal record certificate

D

English Language Exemptions

B2 CEFR evidence, degree certificates, nationality-based exemptions

E

Fees

Endorsement body fees, visa application fee, Immigration Health Surcharge

F

Warnings

28-day submission rule, B2 English requirement, document validity periods

G

Sources

GOV.UK links, endorsement body websites, official guidance documents

Interactive Features

Checkboxes

Tick off documents as you prepare them. Progress is saved locally.

Progress Bar

Shows X/23 documents prepared with a visual progress indicator.

Body Filter

Toggle columns for UKES, Innovator International, and Envestors to see body-specific requirements.

Warning Callouts

Danger and warning severity markers for critical deadlines like the 28-day rule.

Tips

  • Start early — some documents like criminal record certificates can take weeks to obtain
  • Watch the 28-day rule — you must apply for the visa within 28 days of receiving your endorsement letter
  • Check body-specific requirements — different endorsement bodies require different supporting evidence
  • Keep copies — maintain both physical and digital copies of all submitted documents

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