Global Talent visa
UK Global Talent Visa
We guide you from endorsement to visa application and check every document before you submit.
Get a consultationWho can apply
- Leaders or potential leaders in academia or research
- Leaders or potential leaders in arts and culture
- Leaders or potential leaders in digital technology
You must be at least 18. Winners of an eligible prestigious prize apply directly. Everyone else first needs an endorsement to prove they are a leader or potential leader in their field.
Government fees
| Item | Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Endorsement application | £561 | Stage 1, paid when you apply for endorsement |
| Visa application | £205 | Stage 2, after endorsement |
| Visa application, prize winners | £766 | Paid in full, no endorsement needed |
| Partner or child | £766 | For each person in the application |
| Immigration Health Surcharge | £1,035 / year | For each person applying |
The total visa fee is £766: £561 for the endorsement plus £205 for the visa. The healthcare surcharge is paid as part of the visa application.
How long you can stay
- Live and work in the UK for up to 5 years at a time
- Extend for 1 to 5 years, with no limit on total stay
- Apply for settlement after 3 or 5 years, depending on your field and how you apply
What you need to apply
- Valid passport or other document proving identity and nationality
- Tuberculosis test results, if required for your country
- Written permission from the funder, if you had a UK study award or scholarship in the last year
- Certified English translations of documents in other languages
Evidence for the endorsement depends on your field and the endorsing body.
How it works
Globali service
- Profile assessment and route selection
- Endorsement application preparation
- Help with the visa application
- Document review before submission
Government fees are paid separately. Decisions are made by the endorsing body and UK Visas and Immigration, and approval cannot be guaranteed.
Source: GOV.UK, checked 31 October 2026. Fees may change.
Contact us
If you would like to book any of our services or learn more, please contact us via email info@globali.uk or Telegram @globali_uk.