Apply for the Global Talent visa
Overview
You can apply for a Global Talent visa to work in the UK if you바카라 사이트™re a leader or potential leader in one of the following fields:
- academia or research
- arts and culture
- digital technology
You must also be at least 18 years old.
Before you apply for a visa
The way you apply for a Global Talent visa depends on your circumstances.Â
If you바카라 사이트™ve won an eligible prestigious prize, you can apply for the visa directly.
If you바카라 사이트™ve not won an eligible prestigious prize, you바카라 사이트™ll need to get an endorsement first to prove that you바카라 사이트™re a leader or potential leader in your field.
If you바카라 사이트™re not eligible for a Global Talent visa, there are other ways to work in the UK - for example a Skilled Worker visa.
Applying as the winner of an eligible prestigious prize
You can apply for the Global Talent visa without an endorsement if you바카라 사이트™ve won an eligible prestigious prize. To be eligible for this route:
- the prize must be named on the list - other prizes awarded by the same institutions are not eligible
- you must be the named winner of the prize
Applying for an endorsement
If you have not won a prize which is named on the list, you바카라 사이트™ll need to apply for an endorsement instead. You can apply for an endorsement if you work in one of the following fields:
How long you can stay
You can live and work in the UK for up to 5 years at a time.
If you want to stay longer in the UK
There바카라 사이트™s no limit to how long you can stay in the UK in total, but you will need to renew (바카라 사이트˜extend바카라 사이트™) your visa when it expires. Each extension can last from 1 to 5 years - you choose how long you want the extension to be.
You may be able to get indefinite leave to remain so you can settle in the UK after 3 or 5 years, depending on which field you work in and how you apply. This gives you the right to live, work and study here for as long as you like, and apply for benefits if you바카라 사이트™re eligible.
How to apply
You must apply online.
How you apply depends on whether you바카라 사이트™re:
- outside the UK and are coming to the UK
- inside the UK and extending your current visa
- inside the UK and switching from a different visa
How long it takes
As part of your application, you바카라 사이트™ll need to prove your identity and provide your documents.
You may need to allow extra time if you need an appointment to do this. You바카라 사이트™ll find out if you need one when you start your application.
Getting a decision
Once you바카라 사이트™ve applied online, proved your identity and provided your documents, you바카라 사이트™ll usually get a decision on your visa within:
- 3 weeks, if you바카라 사이트™re outside the UK
- 8 weeks, if you바카라 사이트™re inside the UK
You may be able to pay to get a faster decision.
Fees
It costs £766 to apply.
If you바카라 사이트™re applying based on an endorsement, you바카라 사이트™ll pay the £766 in two parts:
- £561 when you apply for the endorsement
- £205 when you apply for the visa itself
If you바카라 사이트™re applying based on an eligible prestigious prize, you바카라 사이트™ll pay the full £766 when you apply for the visa.
If you바카라 사이트™re including your partner or children in your application, they바카라 사이트™ll each need to pay £766.
Healthcare surcharge
You바카라 사이트™ll also have to pay the healthcare surcharge as part of your application - this is usually £1,035 per year for each person applying.