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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.

• Overview

  You can apply for a Global Talent visa to work in the UK if you’re a…

• Documents you'll need to apply

  When you apply you’ll need to provide: a valid passport or other document…

• Apply from outside the UK

  The way you apply for a Global Talent visa depends on your circumstances.…

• Your partner and children

  Your partner and children can also apply to join you or stay in the UK as…

• Extend your visa

  You can usually apply to extend your stay in the UK if either: you applied…

• Switch to this visa

  You might be able to apply to change (‘switch’) to a Global Talent visa if…

STAR-Ghana aims to increase the influence of civil society and parliament by improving the accountability and responsiveness of Ghana’s government.

• Updated: 25 March 2013

Get endorsement for the Global Talent visa to work in the UK as a digital technology expert - fintech, gaming, cyber security, artificial intelligence

• Overview

  With a Global Talent visa you can work in the UK if you have an…

• Eligibility

  You can apply for an endorsement either as: a leader (called ‘exceptional…

• Documents you'll need to apply

  After you submit your endorsement application on GOV.UK, you’ll also need…

• Apply for endorsement

  Once you have the documents, you can apply for endorsement on GOV.UK.…

• If your endorsement application is refused

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

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.

Med Tech Regs blog, June 2025: A focus on Software and AI.

• Updated: 27 June 2025

Information about the Ministry of Defence (MOD) SKYNET 6 Programme: engaging with external bodies and individuals on recruitment, industry supplier engagement, and other government department (OGD) collaboration.

• Updated: 8 April 2025

Details of the medals awarded to serving members of the armed forces, veterans and MOD employees; and who can receive them.

• Updated: 19 March 2025

Advice and guidance on the health needs of migrant patients for healthcare practitioners.

• Updated: 28 September 2022

Tech Nation will continue to assess digital technology applications for the Global Talent visa.

• Updated: 13 June 2025