Talented and promising people who want to work in the UK and have technical or business abilities in the digital technology industry are eligible for the UK Global Talent Visa route. As judged by Tech Nation, applicants must be industry leaders or have the potential to be leaders. The number of candidates who can be endorsed in the Global Talent Visa UK route's Digital Technology subcategory is unrestricted.
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson introduced a new visa for talented workers. The previous Tier 1 Exceptional Talent Visa is replaced with the Global Talent Visa UK. The government hopes to simplify the post-Brexit immigration system with this new visa programme.
For highly qualified immigrants in various recognised disciplines wishing to work in the UK in their chosen speciality area, the Global Talent Visa UK offers a specialised route. For those 18 years of age or older who demonstrate remarkable potential or promise, The Global Talent Visa is accessible to talented and promising persons who want to pursue their careers in the disciplines of science, engineering, medicine, humanities, digital technology, and arts and culture. This path is intended to encourage exceptional and promising people to pick the UK as their country of employment without being constrained to working for a sponsoring firm.
As decided by an endorsing group recognised by the UK Home Office, applicants must be either established or emerging leaders in one of the qualifying sectors to be considered for a Global Talent Visa UK. This indicates that there is a two-part application process for the majority of candidates, a stage-1 endorsement application and a stage-2 visa application unless they have received a qualifying award and are therefore permitted to skip the endorsement stage.
Global Talent Visa UK eligibility criteria
The essential requirements for eligibility are:
- Education and a minimum of five years of job experience in the fields of science, mathematics, engineering, and the arts;
- A Global Talent Visa endorsement letter from the UK review organisations that have been designated. For example, digital technologists are required to obtain a letter of endorsement from "Tech Nation".
- Reference letters from the applicant's current and previous employers;
- Three recommendation letters from the applicant's superiors (ideally on the business' letterhead).
How to apply for a Global Talent Visa?
- Understanding the requirements for Global Talent Visa UK eligibility is the first step.
- If you are in compliance with all standards, you must submit an application for endorsement to one of the authorised UK endorsement organisations. The endorsement organisations depend on your line of work.
- After receiving the endorsement letter, submit a visa application to the UK Home Office. You have two options for applying: online or at a UK VAC office abroad or in your home country.
Global Talent Visa UK endorsing bodies
Most applicants cannot be considered for a Global Talent Visa UK until they have received an endorsement from an endorsing authority stating their outstanding talent or remarkable promise. Depending on your specialised field, there are numerous distinct endorsing bodies, including, for instance:
- Arts Council England for support of the arts and culture
- Tech Nation for a recommendation of digital technologies
- Endorsements from The Royal Society for Natural and Medical Science
- The British Academy's approvals in the humanities or social sciences
- The Royal Academy of Engineering to obtain a certification in engineering
- A qualified employment offer as a professor or researcher, a fellowship, or a research grant from a funder that UKRI has recommended and approved is required for applicants from all research sectors to be considered by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).
Sub-endorsers will evaluate applications on behalf of Arts Council England for individuals who are established or up-and-coming leaders in the fields of fashion design, architecture, cinema, and television. The British Fashion Council (BFC), the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), and the Producers Alliance for Cinema and Television are among these sub-endorsers.
Global Talent Visa endorsement pathways
The new Global Talent Visa UK has four major pathways:
This criterion encourages a quick endorsement of the person appointed to an academic leadership post such as a professorship, associate professorship, or other senior position in the fields of research or innovation and a job that oversees a team or an emerging leader in a research or innovation programme of activity.
Immigrants who have acquired a fellowship from a recognised institution, such as the British Academy, the Royal Academy of Engineering, or the Royal Society, in recognition of their academic or research achievements fall under this category.
Endorsable funders are researchers and experts whose names or job titles are cited in a grant application that is approved by a credible funder. It is the responsibility of UK Research and Innovation to oversee this pathway.
An official endorsement is granted to applicants who successfully submit their petitions for evaluation to The British Academy, The Royal Academy of Engineering, or The Royal Society (depending on their field of expertise).
- Academic and Research Appointments
- Holder of a Recognised Individual Fellowship
- Endorsed Funders
- Peer Review
Technical requirements for endorsement
You must either be one of the following to be eligible for Tech Nation's endorsement in the area of digital technology:
- A technical candidate who can prove technical ability in developing technical infrastructure and in creating, installing, or exploiting a technology stack; or
- A candidate for a business position who can offer evidence of their demonstrated commercial, investment, or product competence in creating digital products or managing investments in big digital product enterprises.
Documents required for Global Talent Visa UK endorsement
You must include a CV that details your career and publication history as well as three letters of recommendation with your application to Tech Nation for a digital technology endorsement.
The letters of recommendation must come from three distinct, reputable organisations recognised as authorities in the field of digital technology. They must demonstrate how the author came to know you, your professional accomplishments, why they believe you possess extraordinary potential or promise, and how you can benefit the UK digital economy.
Exceptional Talent application
If you want to demonstrate that you have exceptional talent in the field of digital technology, you must demonstrate that you have received recognition as a top talent there over the previous five years and show proof of at least two of the following:
- A track record of innovation as a founder, senior executive, or employee in a product-driven digital technology firm or on a novel digital idea or field.
- Evidence of your contribution to the field's progress in areas other than your profession.
- Being the founder, a senior executive, a board member, or an employee of a product-led digital technology company and having made substantial contributions to the sector in terms of technology, business, or entrepreneurship.
- Have proven outstanding skill in the subject by producing academic contributions through published research or other forms of expert endorsement.
Exceptional Promise Application
If you want to demonstrate that you have extraordinary promise in the field of digital technology, you must be at an early stage of your career, have been recognised as having the potential to be a leading talent within the past five years, and have proof of at least two of the following:
- A minimum of One instance of innovation as the creator of a product-driven digital technology company or as a worker on a new digital area or idea.
- A minimum of one instance of documentation demonstrating accomplishments outside your sphere of employment has advanced the discipline.
- A minimum of one instance of substantial technical, business, or entrepreneurial contributions made to the industry as the founder or worker of a product-driven digital technology company.
- A minimum of one instance exhibiting extraordinary skill in the subject by producing academic contributions through peer-reviewed research.
In all circumstances, candidates must present proof of any founded or senior executive positions in commercially successful enterprises that have been in operation for at least five years, ownership in those businesses, or both.
Factors taken into consideration while considering an endorsement application
Tech Nation will consider the following elements when evaluating applicants:
- Your track record and professional history, which includes your stature internationally, the importance of your work, and the effects of your actions in a corporation or as an individual;
- The quality of the supporting arguments in the letters of recommendation from individuals, as well as proof supporting the requirements;
- The anticipated contributions you will make to the UK's digital technology sector;
- Factors such as, but not limited to, your academic record, your income level if you are employed, the business you are being hired by if you are an employee, or the sum of money raised if you are an entrepreneur;
- The economic value of your prior labour, accomplishments, and experiences.
Global Talent Visa UK cost
A Global Talent Visa UK costs £608 in total. You must pay £608 in two instalments if your application is based on an endorsement: £456 when you submit your stage-1 endorsement application and £152 when you submit your stage-2 visa application. When you apply for your visa, you must pay the entire £608 if your application is based on an award that qualifies. The endorsement fee must be paid for a stage-1 endorsement application to be accepted.
Benefits of Global Talent Visa UK
The Global Talent Visa UK has the following advantages:
- IELTS is not necessary
- After three years of residing in the nation, you may apply for permanent residency (indefinite leave to remain).
- Bring Your Family With You: If your dependents meet specific criteria, you may relocate with them.
- Move Anywhere: You don't have to worry if you switch companies, jobs, or locations.
- There is no minimum wage criterion to apply for this visa.
How can Themis Technologies help?
We are a group of Global Talent Visa UK endorsement specialists helping brilliant and promising people worldwide who want to live and work in the UK in science, engineering, medicine, humanities, digital technology, arts, and culture.
We stand out from other immigration counselling firms since we actively participate in the writing and editing process in addition to providing you with endorsement advice. We are our clients' first choice due to the rigorous documentation requirements of the Global Talent Visa Endorsement Stage and the need for highly high-level subject matter expertise to draft the endorsement application. After all, technical experts, not immigration specialists, are required for Global Talent Endorsement.
