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🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Work
Global Talent visa
For leaders or potential leaders in academia, research, arts, culture and digital technology. No job offer needed.
Who it’s for
Recognised experts and award winners.
Key requirements
- Endorsement from an approved body, or an eligible prize
Step by step
- 1Apply for endorsement, then the visaChoose the endorsing body for your field.
Document checklist
Start the application to track these, set due dates and attach files.
- Valid passportBio page scan. Check it is valid for the whole planned stay (6+ months beyond travel is safest).
- CV / résuméUp-to-date, with dates in month/year and no unexplained gaps.
- Employment reference lettersOn letterhead: job title, duties, hours per week, salary and dates, signed by a manager or HR.
- Government fees paidKeep the receipt. Check the current fee on the official site before paying.