Global Talent Visa is a scheme designed for those who wants to work in the UK, for those who are leaders or potential leaders in one of the following fields: Science, Medicine, Engineering, Humanities. The Global Talent route is for people aged 18 or over in the field of science, engineering, humanities, medicine, digital technology or arts and culture who can show they have exceptional talent or\u00a0exceptional promise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
The Global Talent Visa provides numerous benefits:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n For most individuals there is a two-part application process. The first part is an application for endorsement<\/strong> (guidance on the relevant evidence and its format is set out from time to time by the Secretary of State on https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/global-talent<\/a>); the second part is an application for entry clearance or permission to stay.<\/strong> Alternatively, a person who has been awarded a prestigious prize <\/strong>listed in here<\/a> is considered as showing exceptional talent and is therefore not required to apply for an endorsement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Endorsed Funders<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Information for researchers working on the research grant issued by an endorsed funder on the list approved by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Who can apply?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n What\nis needed?<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A host organisation<\/strong>\nshall support the applicant by providing: <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re not eligible for a Global Talent visa, you might be interested in a Skilled Worker visa<\/a>. Read more<\/a> about eligibility requirements, fees and Immigration rules<\/a> of the Global Talent Visa. <\/p>\n\n\n\n OTHER\nSELECTED VISA ROUTES:<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n STUDENT VISA<\/strong> \u2013 for students aged over 16 from outside the UK who wish to study on a further or higher education course in the UK. Read more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n DOCTORATE\nEXTENSION SCHEME<\/strong> \u2013 enables a PhD student to apply to stay in\nthe UK to look for work after they have finished their PhD or doctorate at an\naccredited UK Institution. This\nallows them to gain work experience in their field, have more time to\nfind longer-term work and switch to a work visa, or set up as an\nentrepreneur. The DES will be replaced by the Graduate Visa on 1 July 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n GRADUATE VISA<\/strong> \u2013 the new post-study Graduate immigration route will be launched on 1 July 2021. This will replace the Doctorate Extension Scheme. Permission to stay under the Graduate route will enable international students to work or look for work after their studies for 2 years, or 3 years for PhD students. The work can be in any sector and at any level without any minimum salary requirements or the need for visa sponsorship. Students will need to make an application in the UK to be granted permission under the route after successful completion of their degree. Detailed guidance can be find here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n SKILLED WORKER<\/strong> – a route for skilled workers who have a job offer from an approved employer sponsor. Read more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n INVESTOR,\nBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND TALENT VISAS – <\/strong>Innovator\nor Start up visa applicant must meet the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n