A Global Talent Visa (GTV) allows the applicant to live and work in the UK for up to 5 years at a time. The applicant will need to renew (‘extend’) their visa when it expires. Each extension can last from 1 to 5 years – the applicant can choose how long they want the extension to be.

The applicant can apply for an indefinite leave to remain (ILR) after 3 or 5 years, depending on which field the applicants works in and how they apply.

The applicant must be:

• At least 18 years of age

• A leader or potential leader in one of the following fields:

Academia or research

Arts and culture

Digital technology

The applicant can include their partner or children in the application.

The applicant can only apply if:

• The applicant has successfully applied for an endorsement to prove that the applicant is a leader or potential leader

OR

• If the applicant has won an eligible award.

From the time the application and documentation are submitted:

• 3 weeks, if the applicant is outside the UK.

• 8 weeks, if the applicant is inside the UK.