UK Global Talent Visa
You can apply for a Global Talent visa if you work in a qualifying field and have been endorsed:
- as a recognised leader (exceptional talent)
- as an emerging leader (exceptional promise)
- under the UK Research and Innovation endorsed funder option
- be from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland
Eligibility
To get a Global Talent visa, you need to apply to be endorsed:
- as a leader (exceptional talent)
- as an emerging leader (exceptional promise)
- under the UK Research and Innovation endorsed funder option
Your application will be reviewed by an organisation that’s related to your qualifying field, called an ‘endorsing body’.
Fees
| Who you’re applying for | Stage 1 – endorsement application | Stage 2 – visa application |
|---|---|---|
| You | £456 | £152 |
| You if you’re from Turkey or Macedonia | £456 | £97 |
| All dependants | – | £608 |
How long you can stay
You can apply to stay for between 1 and 5 years. You only have to pay the healthcare surcharge for the amount of time you choose to stay.
You can apply to extend your visa as many times as you like. Each extension can last from 1 to 5 years.
Apply for settlement
Once you’ve been in the UK for:
- 3 years with an exceptional talent visa
- 3 years with an exceptional talent endorsement in science
- 3 years with an endorsement under the UKRI endorsed funder scheme
- 5 years with an exceptional promise endorsement in either arts and culture or digital technology
What you can and cannot do
You can:
- work – for an employer, as a director of a company or be self-employed
- change jobs without telling the Home Office
- do voluntary work
- travel abroad and return to the UK
- bring family members with you
You cannot:
- get public funds
- work as a doctor or dentist in training
- work as a professional sportsperson or sports coach