UK Global Talent Visa

The U.K. Global Talent visa is an immigration category specifically targeted at individuals in specific sectors that wish to work overseas in the U.K.

Effective February 2020, the Tier 1 [Exceptional Talent] visa has replaced the Global Talent visa.

An individual might be able to apply for a Global Talent visa for working in the U.K. if they are either a leader or a potential leader in any of the following fields –

• Digital Technology
• Academia or Research
• Arts and Culture

Generally, to be considered under the Global Talent visa category, the applicant must have secured an endorsement from any 1 of the 6 endorsing bodies appointed by the U.K. Home Office.

Endorsing Bodies for the UK Global Talent Visa –

• Tech Nation [for DigiTech]
• Arts Council England [for Arts and Culture]
• British Academy
• Royal Academy of Engineering
• Royal Society
• K. Research and Innovation [UKRI]

After being granted an endorsement, the final immigration decision for the Global Talent visa will lie with the U.K. Home Office.

Holders of certain prestigious prizes might apply for a Global Talent visa for the U.K. by bypassing the initial endorsement phase.

With the Global Talent visa, you can live and work in the UK for up to 5 years at a time.

While there is as such “no limit” on the total duration that you can stay on in the U.K. on a Global Talent visa, you will be required to get your visa renewed, thereby extending the same when it expires.

An extension of the Global Talent visa can last anywhere from 1 to 5 years.

Following a stay in the U.K. For a certain period, a Global Talent visa holder might be eligible to apply for an Indefinite Leave to Remain [ILR] so that they can settle in the U.K. permanently.

Depending on the field that the individual is working in, an ILR can be applied for after 3 to 5 years in the U.K. on a Global Talent visa.

With the ILR, an individual gets the right to live, work and study in the U.K. for as long as they require, even applying for benefits if found to be eligible for the same.

Applications for the Global Talent visa are to be made online.

Generally, the processing time is that of 3 weeks, if applying from outside the U.K.

The Global Talent visa allows the visa holder to work overseas in the U.K. with comparatively fewer restrictions and costs attached as compared to certain other U.K. immigration categories.

Benefits of UK Global Talent Visa

• Candidate can choose the length of the visa, for up to 5 years with an option to renew the visa as many times
• Apply along with your Family from the initial stage itself
• A spouse can work full-time
• Candidate can work in the UK as an employee, self-employed person, or as a director of a company
• Mobility to move between organizations, positions, and locations in the field of work
• A path to settling in the UK after living there for three years

Eligibility for UK Global Talent Visa

Above 18 years of age. 

Must be endorsed by an endorsing body relevant to the field of his expertise and experience as a leader or potential leader in one of the following fields: 

• Academia or Research
• Arts and Culture
• Digital Technology

Must have access to sufficient funds in a bank regulated by RBI in the name of the applicant.

Global Talent Visa processing time

The processing time for a global talent visa is 4 – 8 weeks.

Global Talent Visa cost

The cost for global talent visa in the UK is £716.

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