Do you work in a qualifying field and have been endorsed as a recognised leader (exceptional
talent), as an emerging leader (exceptional promise) or under the UK Research and Innovation
endorsed funder option? We can provide legal assistance with your UK Global Talent visa
application.
UK Global Talent visa category is for talented and promising individuals in specific sectors
wishing to work in the UK. 'Talent' applicants are already leaders in their respective fields,
while 'promise' applicants have shown the potential to become leaders in their fields. The
global talent visa category has replaced the Tier 1 Exceptional Talent visa category. By changes
in Immigration Rules announced on 30 January 2020, the Home Office UKVI has introduced the new
Global Talent visa category for talented and promising individuals who wish to work in the UK in
the fields of science, digital technology and arts & culture.
Stage 1: Endorsement
To get a Global Talent visa, you need to apply to be endorsed:
You need to apply for endorsement for a Global Talent visa before you can make an application for entry clearance for a Global Talent visa from outside the UK or an application for switching to a Global Talent visa from inside the UK. If you're successful you'll receive an email from the Home Office with a copy of your endorsement letter. You'll need these for your visa application.
Stage 2: Visa application
After you have received an endorsement from a Designated Competent Body as a result of a
successful stage 1 application for endorsement, you can move on to stage 2 of the process. You
must apply for your entry clearance as a Global Talent within 3 months of receiving your letter
of endorsement from the Home Office, UKVI. You must submit your letter of endorsement in support
of your application for entry clearance as a Global Talent.