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We, the undersigned, commit to honour the Armed Forces Covenant and support the Armed Forces Community. We recognise the value Serving Personnel, both Regular and Reservists, Veterans and military families contribute to our business and our country.

• Updated: 10 November 2025

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.

• Overview

  With a Global Talent visa you can work in the UK, if you are a leader or…

• Combined arts, dance, literature, music, theatre or visual arts

  You can apply for an endorsement as either a: leader in your field (called…

• Architecture

  You can apply for an endorsement as either a: leader in your field (called…

• Fashion design

  You can apply for an endorsement as either a: leader in your field (called…

• Film and television

  You can apply for an endorsement if you work in: film television animation…

• Design industry

  You can apply for an endorsement as either a: leader in your field (called…

• If your endorsement application is refused

  You can ask for a review if you do not think your endorsement application…

• Updated: 1 January 2006

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport supports culture, arts, media, sport, tourism and civil society across every part of England — recognising the UK’s world-leading position in these areas and the importance of these sectors in contributing so much...

• Updated: 7 April 2026

• Updated: 1 January 1999

This page brings together research, guidance and estimates to help government and private organisations consider the value of culture and heritage capital.

• Updated: 29 January 2025

Funding streams available as part of the £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund.

• Updated: 22 August 2020

• Updated: 22 July 2026

Find out which admission charges to cultural exhibitions and events are exempt from VAT.

• Updated: 3 June 2026

• Updated: 13 October 2022