The Global Talent Visa was announced as a replaced for the Tier 1 Exceptional Talent Visa. The Global Talent visa is a UK immigration category for talented and promising individuals in specific sectors wishing to work in the UK.
There are two stages to the process:
1st stage: The ‘Endorsement Application’ is the name for this stage. The initial stage of the process, which includes endorsement, can take anywhere from 2 to 4 weeks
2nd stage: After your endorsement application gets accepted, gov.uk is where you may apply for a visa. This stage considers immigration issues and grounds for denial.
UK Global Talent Visa Requirements
- Education and work experience (5 years+) in the stream of Science, Mathematics, Engineering, and Arts
- A letter of endorsement from the UK’s designated review bodies.
- At least three recommendation letters.
- Reference letters from the applicant’s present/senior employers.
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If you have successfully applied for an endorsement to prove that you are a leader or potential leader.
- You can apply for the visa without an endorsement if you’ve won an eligible award.
UK Global Talent Visa Documentation Requirement:-
To make a successful application you will need to provide:
- A current passport or other valid travel documentation.
- Your tuberculosis test results if you come from a country where you are required to take the test.
- Your endorsement letter.
- Pay the immigration health surcharge and the application fee.
UK Global Talent Visa Application Process:-
You need to apply for endorsement from the UK designated endorsement bodies. Following are the endorsement bodies:
- The Royal Society, for science and medicine
- The Royal Academy of Engineering, for engineering
- The British Academy, for humanities
- Tech Nation, for digital technology
- Arts Council England, for arts and culture
- UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), for research applicants
- British Fashion Council, for fashion
- Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), for architecture
- Producers Alliance for Cinema and Television (PACT), for film and television
Why you should consider applying for UK Global Talent Visa:
- You don’t have to sit for the IELTS.
- You can seek permanent residency after staying in the country for 3 years.
- If your dependents meet certain requirements, you can move along with them.
- You can change organizations, jobs, and places without worry.
- There is no minimum salary requirement to avail this visa.
- You can live and work in the UK for up to 5 years at a time.
FAQ’S
What are the benefits of a Global Talent Visa?
- The Global Talent Visa is valid for up to 5 years and allows you to work for one or more organisations, switch employers, or change jobs.
- Be self-employed or run a new or existing business in the United Kingdom.
- Enroll in a full-time study program
- In comparison to other visa routes, there are no English language, work, or maintenance requirements.
Is it possible to extend a Global Talent Visa to family members?
Yes, the UK Global Talent visa allows you to extend the visa to the following family members:
- Immediate family members, such as your spouse.
- Children under the age of 18.
- Children over the age of 18 who are currently residing in the UK as dependents.
With a Global Talent Visa, how long may I stay in the UK?
The Global Talent Visa is valid for a maximum of 5 years. You can extend your visa as many times as you need!
With a Global Talent Visa, can I settle in the UK and obtain British citizenship?
Yes, successful Global Talent Visa applicants can live and work in the UK for up to 5 years before applying for ILR and eventually British citizenship. The qualifying time differs depending on whether your visa is granted under the Exceptional Talent (3-year) or Exceptional Promise (5 years).