Global Talent Visa
Obtain UK citizenship through your talent.
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*
Preparing a case
1
Receiving approval from Tech Nation
2
Submitting a visa application
3
Obtaining a UK visa stamped in your passport
4
Arriving in the UK
5
Receiving a residence card
6
*in the digital technology sector
After 3 to 5 years, you will be able to apply for ILR in the UK.
What does the Global Talent visa offer?
Advantages
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.
Visa requirements
18 years and older
No criminal records or immigration violations
You may need to provide a health certificate to show that you have been tested for pulmonary tuberculosis.
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
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/global-talent-eligible-prize-list