Following the abolition of the Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) visa in February 2020, the UK visas and Immigration introduced the Global Talent visa. The Global Talent visa will be an option for talented and promising individuals in the fields of science, digital technology and arts and culture wishing to come to the UK to work in said their relevant field.

• You can apply for a Global Talent visa if you work in a qualifying field and have been endorsed as either a recognized leader, known as exceptional talent, as an emerging leader, known as exception promise or under the UK research and Innovation endorsed funder option. To be considered for the Global Talent visa, applicants must gain an endorsement from one of the endorsing bodies engaged by the Home Office.
• The application process takes place across two stages. You first need to apply to be endorsed online. You can be endorsed in the fields of science, engineering, medicine, humanities, digital technology, the arts and culture (including film and television, fashion design and architecture). If you are applying as a digital technology specialist, you will also need to apply directly to Tech Nation. Applications for endorsements can take up to 8 weeks.
• Each endorsing body has its own set of criteria, but in each case you will need to provide substantial evidence of your work and support from experts in your field.
• If your application is successful, you will receive an endorsement letter. Once you have this letter, you can then make the application for the visa. You must do this within 3 months of receiving your endorsement letter.