Global Talent Visa

Global Talent Visa, although the abolition of some visa types with Brexit appears, at first, to be a negative situation, the UK is trying to close this gap by introducing various types of visas. One of which includes the Global Talent Visa.

This type of visa appears to have the same purpose as the Tier 1 Exceptional Talent Visa, however it has more flexible terms. The purpose of this visa is to create a certain intellectual base and preserve cultural diversity within England by allowing talented and successful immigrants to acquire the Global Talent visa. However, it should be noted that the talent sought in this visa is extraordinary and with a world-renowned reputation.

The areas covered by the Global Talent Visa includes:

• Science Social Sciences
• Engineering Digital Technology
• Art

The application process comprises of two stages:

1. First of all, you should get an endorsement letter from the endorsement body determined by the UK Ministry of Internal Affairs, regarding your competency in your relevant. In order to acquire this endorsement letter, you must provide supporting documents.

Approval boards composed of experts:

• Sciences: The Royal Society
• Engineering: The Royal Academy of Engineering
• Social Sciences: The British Academy
• Digital Technology: Tech Nation
• Arts and Culture: Arts Council England for research applicants: British Research and Innovation Agency (UKRI)

2. Once you receive an endorsement letter, you must apply for an entry visa to the UK. To apply for the Global Talent Visa, you must be 18 years or older.

If you are applying from outside the UK, it will generally take 3 weeks for the results to be announced, and 8 weeks if you are applying from within the UK. You can receive your visa in a shorter time by paying a fee.

The earliest date you can apply for this visa is 3 months before the date you plan on arriving. For example, if you want to go to the UK on 15th April, you can apply on 15th January at the earliest.

Flexibility with the Global Talent Visa:

• You can choose how long your visa will last, for up to 5 years. If you are in the talented category, you have the right to apply for an indefinite session once you have completed 3 years, and if you are in the promising talent category, once you have completed 5 years.
• You can be an employee, self-employed or a company manager, there is no limitation in this regard.
• You do not have to inform Home Office about workplace changes i.e., when you take a break from work or when you terminate your job.
• You can take your spouse and children with you as dependents and they will have the right to work and study in England.
• The minimum salary and language proficiency requirement prevalent in other visa types is not expected in under the Global Talent visa. However, you cannot request any state aid.
• You do not have to look for a sponsoring company to apply for this visa.

Global Talent Visa fees are as follows:

• Endorsement Letter £456
• Visa Application £152
• Visa fee for Turkish citizens is £97
• Healthcare Surcharge £624 yearly. If your spouse or children are to come, an additional £608 for each family member is required.

You can contact us if you intend to apply for this visa or if you require further information.