TIER 1 - GLOBAL TALENT VISA

Tier 1 - Global Talent Visa is geared to applicants who are internationally recognised as world leaders or possess potential world-leading talent in the fields of science and the arts, and who wish to work in the UK.

Applicants must make initial applications from abroad. Applicants currently in the UK in another immigration category cannot switch into Tier 1 - Global Talent.

Tier 1 - Global Talent Visa Basic Requirements

The UK Visas & Immigration has set specific requirements that all applicants must meet in order to apply for a Work visa under the Tier 1 - Global Talent category.

To qualify for migration under the Tier 1 - Global Talent category, you must be able to obtain at least 75 points. An applicant will score 75 points if they have an endorsement from a 'designated competent body'. This is an organisation that can judge whether they are internationally recognised in their field as a world-leading talent or have demonstrated exceptional promise and are likely to become a world-leading talent.

Applicants may need to meet an additional requirement if they have recently been a student in the UK and received financial sponsorship from a government or an international scholarship agency.

Tier 1 - Global Talent Visa Entitlements

Successful applicants are granted temporary residence under the Tier 1 - Global Talent Visa and are allowed to live and work or set up a business in the UK without any restrictions. As a temporary resident, successful applicants will have free access to public schools and subsidised tertiary education for their dependants. Eligible dependants may also be able to work or study without any restrictions.

A work visa under Tier 1 - Global Talent is initially granted for three (3) years with the ability to apply for further stay for another 2 years. Applicants may be able to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) if the applicant meets the requirements at the time of the application. An ILR entitles individuals to permanent residency in the UK. Permanent residents may also be eligible to sponsor their family for migration to the UK and apply for British citizenship.

What are the Processing Time and Costs?

OUR FEES

SERVICE NAME SERVICE FEE
Managed Visa Application Service US$2,299.00

GOVERNMENT FEES AND PROCESSING TIME

TIER 1 – GLOBAL TALENT VISA OUTSIDE THE UK (ENTRY CLEARANCE) INSIDE THE UK (FLR)
Government Main Application Fee £623 £623
Government Partner Application Fee £623 £623
Government Child Application Fee £623 £623
Processing Time Within 3 weeks Within 8 weeks

* All fees and processing time are obtained from government sources