Global Talent visa
Who is eligible
for the Global Talent visa?
Industry leaders with achievements in science, culture, arts, or digital technologies
Young specialists with achievements in specific fields
Steps in obtaining a
Global Talent Visa*
Global Talent Visa*
Receiving approval from Tech Nation
Submitting a visa application
Obtaining a UK visa stamped in your passport
Arriving in the UK
Receiving a residence card
After 3 to 5 years, you will be able to apply for
ILR in the UK.
ILR in the UK.
ADVANTAGES
What does the Global Talent visa offer?
- Opportunity to be employed or self-employed
- The ability to change jobs without needing to renegotiate your visa
- The opportunity to bring your partner or spouse and children under 18 to the UK
- You do not need to prove language proficiency or income level to obtain a talent visa.
- Private and free public schools are available for children under 18.
On average, it takes between 3 and 6 months from the time you contact us to obtaining this type of visa. The exact timing depends on:
• the amount of time spent collecting evidence of your talent
• application locations and services for expedited processing of a Global Talent Visa
Winners of professional competitions and nominees of annual prestigious awards included in one of the lists published on the UK government website can skip the stage of receiving a recommendation from an authorised organisation and apply directly for a UK Global Talent visa. Both major international competitions held abroad and local UK awards count, with a total of 147 nominations. You can see the full list on the website:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/global-talent-eligible-prize-list