Global Talent

endorsement required

For leaders and emerging talent in tech, science, engineering, arts, and humanities. Digital technology endorsement is assessed by Tech Nation via the GOV.UK Stage 1 form. No sponsor or salary floor needed.

Salary threshold

None / yr

Visa duration

5 years

Processing time

28 days median

90th percentile: 56 days · data from 2025-03-01T00:00:00Z

Eligibility checker

This route has no salary threshold. Salary eligibility does not apply.

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