Work in the UK as a leader in arts and culture (Global Talent visa)
Overview
With a Global Talent visa you can work in the UK, if you are a leader or potential leader in one of the following fields:
- combined arts, dance, literature, music, theatre or visual arts
- architecture
- fashion design
- film and television, including animation, post production and visual effects
Check the full list of eligible arts and culture fields.
You can usually only apply for a Global Talent visa with an endorsement to prove that you are a leader or potential leader.
You can apply for the Global Talent visa without an endorsement if you바카라 사이트™ve won an eligible prize.
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.
What you can do with a Global Talent visa
A Global Talent visa lets you:
- choose how long your visa is for, up to 5 years
- be an employee, self-employed and a director of a company
- change or stop doing your job without telling the Home Office
- bring your partner and children with you as your 바카라 사이트˜dependants바카라 사이트™, if they바카라 사이트™re eligible
- travel abroad and return to the UK
There are no language or minimum salary eligibility requirements.
If you want to stay longer in the UK, you can renew your visa as many times as you like if you meet the eligibility criteria for extending your stay.
You can also apply to settle permanently in the UK (also known as 바카라 사이트˜indefinite leave to remain바카라 사이트™) after:
- 3 years if you바카라 사이트™re applying as a leader
- 5 years if you바카라 사이트™re applying as a potential leader
What you cannot do with a Global Talent visa
You cannot:
- apply for most benefits (바카라 사이트˜public funds바카라 사이트™)
- work as a sportsperson
If your application is successful, you바카라 사이트™ll get a full list of what you can and cannot do with a Global Talent visa.
How to apply
To get a Global Talent visa you usually need to apply for an endorsement to prove that you바카라 사이트™re a leader or potential leader, as well as for the visa itself.
You do not need to apply for an endorsement if you바카라 사이트™ve won an eligible prize. You can apply for the visa straight away.
Applying for an endorsement
You need to apply for an endorsement to prove you바카라 사이트™re a leader or potential leader in your field.
The Home Office will send your application to be reviewed by a UK organisation (바카라 사이트˜endorsing body바카라 사이트™) with expertise in your field.
How you apply depends on if you work in:
- combined arts, dance, literature, music, theatre or visual arts
- architecture
- fashion design
- film and television
You will get a decision about your endorsement within 8 weeks.
Applying for the visa
There바카라 사이트™s a separate guide to applying for your Global Talent visa, including how your partner or child can apply.
You usually get a decision about 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.
When you can apply for the visa
You can apply for the Global Talent visa at the same time as you apply for endorsement, or after you have the endorsement confirmed.
If your permission to stay in the UK is about to expire, applying for the visa will extend it until you바카라 사이트™ve been given a decision.
The earliest you can apply for a visa is 3 months before you travel.
Example
You can apply from 16 March if you plan to travel on 15 June.
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 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.
If your endorsement application is refused
If your application is turned down you can request an endorsement review.