GLOBAL TALENT VISA
You can apply for a Global Talent visa to work in the UK if you’re a leader or potential leader in one of the following fields:
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academia or research
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arts and culture
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digital technology
You must also be at least 18 years old.
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Before you apply for a visa
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You can usually only apply for a Global Talent visa if you have successfully applied for an endorsement to prove that you are a leader or potential leader.
You can apply for the visa without an endorsement if you’ve won an eligible award. Find out which awards are eligible.
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Find out what you can do with a Global Talent visa and how to apply for an endorsement if you work in one of the following fields:
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If you’re not eligible for a Global Talent visa, there are other ways to work in the UK - for example a Skilled Worker visa.
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How long you can stay
You can live and work in the UK for up to 5 years at a time.
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