Work / Immigration visa · Andorra to United Kingdom

Global Talent Visa

Embassy required

Maximum stay
1825 days
Processing time
3 weeks (outside UK), 8 weeks (inside UK)
Fee
£766 (or £561 endorsement + £205 visa if endorsement route)
Validity
Up to 5 years
Entry
Multiple entry

For leaders or potential leaders in academia/research, arts and culture, or digital technology. Two pathways: endorsement by a recognised body, or winning an eligible prestigious prize. Endorsed by Arts Council England (arts and culture), Tech Nation (digital technology), UKRI/Royal Society/Royal Academy of Engineering/British Academy (science, engineering, humanities, medicine). Can lead to settlement (ILR) after 3-5 years depending on field. Healthcare surcharge: £1,035 per year.

Eligibility

  • Purpose of visit

    Must be a leader or potential leader in academia/research, arts and culture, or digital technology

    Includes
    • Work in endorsed field
  • Age

    Must be at least 18 years old

    Min age: 18

  • Employment

    Must demonstrate exceptional talent or promise in eligible field through endorsement or eligible prize

    Required status: Endorsed leader or prize winner

Documents you need

  • Passport

    Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6

  • Biometrics appointment

    Booking url: https://www.gov.uk/global-talent/apply-from-outside-the-uk; Location: Visa application centre or UK Immigration: ID Check app

  • Visa fee payment

    Accepted methods: Online payment; Amount: £766 (prize route) or £561 + £205 (endorsement route)

  • Tuberculosis test

    Test type: Chest X-ray at approved clinic (if from designated country); Validity months: 6

  • Health surcharge

    Amount: £1,035 per year; Applicant category: Main applicant and dependants

  • Endorsement letter

    Endorsement type: Leader or Potential Leader endorsement; Endorsing body: Arts Council England, Tech Nation, UKRI, Royal Society, Royal Academy of Engineering, or British Academy

How to apply

  1. Online application

    Apply for endorsement from the relevant endorsing body (or apply directly if you have an eligible prize)

  2. Document gathering

    Gather passport, endorsement confirmation, TB test results (if applicable), and certified translations of non-English documents

  3. Fee payment

    Pay the visa application fee and Immigration Health Surcharge

  4. Biometrics

    Prove your identity using the UK Immigration: ID Check app or attend a visa application centre for biometric collection

  5. Processing wait

    Wait for a decision on your application

  6. Visa collection

    Receive your visa decision. If approved, collect your biometric residence permit or receive digital confirmation

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