The Global Talent Visa

The Global Talent Visa is for exceptionally talented and promising individuals in the fields of academia, research, arts and culture, and digital technology who wish to work in the UK. 

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There is no limit to how long you can stay in the UK in total, but the visa will need to be extended each time it expires.

No, this visa does not need to be accompanied by a Sponsor Licence.

Yes, this visa does qualify you to do work in the UK.

The Global Talent Visa

The Global Talent Visa is for exceptionally talented and promising individuals in the fields of academia, research, arts and culture, and digital technology who wish to work in the UK. 

The UK’s Global Talent Visa opened for applications in February 2020, replacing the Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) route. 

Requirements

To apply for a Global Talent Visa to work in the UK, you must be over 18-years-old and be a leader or potential leader in one of the following fields:

  • Science
  • Research
  • Engineering
  • Humanities
  • Social science
  • Medicine 
  • Architecture
  • Digital technology
  • Arts and culture
  • Fashion
  • Film and television


To prove that you are a leader or show exceptional promise, you must first apply for an endorsement within your field.

How long can you stay?

There is no limit to how long you can stay in the UK in total, but you will need to renew (‘extend’) your visa when it expires. Each extension can last from 1 to 5 years – you choose how long you want the extension to be.

How much does a Global Talent Visa cost?

It costs £716 to apply for the Global Talent Visa. If you are applying based on an endorsement, you will pay the £716 fee in two parts:

  • £524 when you apply for the endorsement
  • £192 when you apply for the visa itself


If you are applying based on an eligible award, you will pay the full £716 when you apply for the visa.

If you are including your partner or children in your application, they will also need to pay £716 each.

You will also need to pay the healthcare surcharge – this is currently £1,035 for each year that you are in the UK. This needs to be paid for each person applying. 

The information contained on this page is sourced from UK Visas and Immigration and is subject to change. While Woodcock Law Limited makes every effort to keep this information current, prices and information cannot be guaranteed and should always be checked on www.gov.uk.
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The information contained on this page is sourced from UK Visas and Immigration and is subject to change. While Woodcock Law Limited makes every effort to keep this information current, prices and information cannot be guaranteed and should always be checked on www.gov.uk.

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