Global Talent Visa

Global Talent Visa UK

The Global Talent Visa UK scheme enables foreign nationals to work in the UK if they are professional leaders in digital technology, arts and culture, or research and academia. The visa allows you to stay in the UK for five years or more and even settle in the UK permanently via the ILR route. Here are the eligibility requirements for the Global Talent Visa UK:

Endorsement Requirements

To be eligible for the Global Talent Visa UK, you must follow a two-step process:

  • Receive an endorsement from an approved endorsing body
  • Apply for the Global Talent Visa UK

To meet the Global Talent Visa Endorsement requirements for entry clearance or leave to remain, you need to meet a 70-point threshold. Therefore, you can only apply and qualify for the Global Talent visa (entry clearance) once you satisfy the following requirements:

  • Receive an endorsement letter from an approved endorsing body.
  • An endorsement must not be older than 3 months when applying.
  • The endorsing body must not withdraw your approval.

Required Documents

To ensure a successful Global Talent Visa application, you must provide the following documents:

  • A valid travel document or passport with a blank page for the visa if you are from a non-EEA country.
  • A medical test record, primarily TB test results, if you are from a country where this test is required.
  • An endorsement letter.
  • A receipt of the application processing fee, including the Immigration healthcare surcharge.

Arts and Culture

The Arts Council England is an approved endorsing body for professional literature, music, dance, visual arts, and combined arts experts. To qualify for endorsement, you must prove that you are a qualified professional in your field, have published high-quality work through international presentations, conferences, or exhibitions within the last five years, have an international success record demonstrating your exceptional talent, and have won or contributed to global award-winning contests like the Booker Prize or an Academy Award.

Academic and Research

There are different routes to endorsement for researchers under the Global Talent Visa route, including academic and research positions, individual fellowships/awards, and UKRI-endorsed funder. To be eligible, you must provide supporting documents like written confirmation from the awarding institute, fellowship grants held for at least 12 months, and endorsement by the Royal Society, the British Academy, and the Royal Academy of Engineering.

Digital Technology

The Tech Nation Visa allows qualifying employers and business investors with exceptional technical and business skills to work in the UK. To qualify for endorsement, you must showcase your technical expertise in building, deploying, and using technology stacks and building infrastructure or prove your exceptional capacity to invest in commercial and digital technologies.

Conclusion

Applying for the Global Talent Visa UK is a two-step process that involves receiving an endorsement from an approved endorsing body and applying for the Global Talent Visa UK. Providing all the required documents is essential to ensure a successful application. Legal Pathway Solicitors can assist you with the application process, including the endorsement requirements and required documents.

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