The UK Global Talent visa is an immigration category targeted to attract talented skilled workers from specific sectors that wish to work in the U.K. Candidates can apply for a Global Talent visa to work in the U.K. if they are a potential leader in the following fields:
To be considered for this Global Talent visa, the applicant must be eligible to have a secured support from any 1 of the six supporting bodies established by the U.K. Home Office.
A UK Global Talent visa allows an applicant to live and work in the country for up to 5 years. At the same time, there is no restriction on the duration of stay. However, it is necessary to extend the visa when it expires. A Global Talent visa can be extended anywhere from 1 to 5 years. Depending on the candidate's field, an ILR can be applied for on a Global Talent visa after 3 to 5 years in the U.K.
After a specific period of staying in the country with a Global Talent visa, holders might be eligible to apply for an Indefinite Leave to Remain [ILR] to settle in the U.K. permanently. With the ILR, an individual can live, work, and study in the U.K. for as long as required, even apply for benefits if eligible.
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Below mentioned are the Endorsing Bodies the UK Global Talent visa:
| Endorsing bodies | Fields |
| Tech Nation | Digital Tech |
| Arts Council England | Arts, Culture, Fashion, Architecture, Film, and Television |
| The British Academy | Humanities and Social Science |
| The Royal Academy of Engineering | Engineers |
| UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) | Science and Technology |
| Royal Society | Natural and Medical Sciences |
The processing time for a global talent visa can vary from 4 – 8 weeks.
The global talent visa processing fees in the UK is £716.
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Step 1: Appeal for an endorsement
Step 2: Complete the online application
Step 3: Submit the documentation
Step 4: Pay the application fees
Step 5: Wait for the visa
Step 6: Once approved, apply for an extension or switch
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YES, Global Talent visa allows bringing dependents with them. Your dependents must also pay the £716 visa fee and the immigration health surcharge.
Candidates are allowed to stay in the country from 3-5 years with the Global Talent visa. Applicants can choose the length of the time they wants to stay in the country with the Global Talent visa during their application. Applicants who are applying for the visa for the first time, they can stay in the country for up to 5 years. The visa is renewable for multiple times.
Yes, switching to a Global Talent visa from within the UK is possible if you meet all the requirements. However, you will not be able to switch to the Global Talent visa if you hold a visa in one of the following categories:
Candidates applying to for this visa or want to extend their stay with the UK Global Talent does not need to satisfy the English language requirement.
Yes, you can study with the UK Global Talent visa, but you must meet the Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) eligibility criteria.
