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Apply for a Global Talent visa to work in the arts, sciences or digital technology once you have been endorsed as a leader or potential leader.
You can apply for a Global Talent visa to work in the UK if you’re a…
When you apply you’ll need to provide: a valid passport or other document…
Before you apply for the Global Talent visa, you need to have either: won…
Your partner and children can also apply to join you or stay in the UK as…
You can usually apply to extend your stay in the UK if either: you applied…
You might be able to apply to change (‘switch’) to a Global Talent visa if…
Get endorsement for the Global Talent visa to work in the UK as a digital technology expert - fintech, gaming, cyber security, artificial intelligence
With a Global Talent visa you can work in the UK if you are a leader or…
You can apply either as: a leader (called ‘exceptional talent’) a…
After you submit your endorsement application on GOV.UK, you’ll also need…
Once you have the documents, you can apply for endorsement on GOV.UK.…
You can ask for a review if you do not think your endorsement application…
Documents and guidance on the Civil Service Talent Action Plan, including independent reports and survey results.
Get endorsement and approval to apply for the Global Talent visa to work in the UK as a leader in arts and culture - architecture, fashion, film, television.
Get endorsement for the Global Talent visa to work in the UK as a researcher or academic leader - fellowship, UKRI endorsement, peer review.
Prize lists for achievements in science and the arts that qualify applicants for the Global Talent route.
Update on government plan to make the Civil Service the UK’s most inclusive employer and more representative of modern Britain.
This report assessed the impact of the Find Your Talent programme in the 10 pathfinder areas between 2008 and 2011, and looked at a variety of starting points for delivery models in different places.
Apply for indefinite leave to remain ('settlement') if you have a business, investor or talent visa - fees, who's eligible, how to apply.
Guidance on applications for a UK visa or visa extension under Global Talent.
Tech Nation has become part of Founders Forum Group and will continue to assess digital technology applications for the Global Talent visa.
List of authorised endorsing bodies for Global Talent.
Guidance on the process of how to apply for an endorsement review for Global Talent.
Examples of the evidence you must send us to extend your Global Talent permission or to apply for settlement.
Guidance on paying for a faster decision on a Global Talent visa application.
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