Global Talent gives you freedom to work for any employer, be self-employed or change jobs, and can lead to settlement in three or five years. But you must first convince an endorsing body that you are, or are likely to become, a leader in your field. Our solicitors help you choose the right criteria, present your evidence and get your letters right before you pay the non-refundable endorsement fee.
Exceptional talent or exceptional promise, endorsement or prize route, and whether Global Talent or Skilled Worker suits you better.
Choosing the strongest criteria for your field and organising evidence of recognition and impact.
Guidance for your referees and a clear, focused personal statement.
The Home Office application for you, your partner and children, from outside the UK or when switching inside the UK.
Extending your stay and planning your application for indefinite leave to remain.
Reviewing the decision and building a stronger case for a new application.
Researchers and academics in science, engineering, humanities and medicine, including fast-track options for some senior appointments and funded fellowships.
Artists, performers, writers, film and TV professionals, fashion designers and architects, endorsed by Arts Council England.
Technical and business leaders in the digital technology sector, from founders to senior engineers.
| Endorsement application | £561 |
| Visa application after endorsement | £205 |
| Prize route (single payment) | £766 |
| Each dependant | £766 |
| Immigration Health Surcharge | Usually £1,035 per person per year |
Home Office fees from GOV.UK, September 2026. Solicitor fees are agreed separately.
No. Global Talent is not sponsored. You can work for any employer, be self-employed, or combine both.
After three or five years, depending on your field and whether you were endorsed as exceptional talent or exceptional promise.
Usually, yes, once you are endorsed. Switching frees you from sponsorship and can shorten your route to settlement.
Read our full guide: Can I apply for a UK Global Talent visa?
We do not accept Legal Aid clients. Solicitors in our network act for privately paying clients only. The initial discovery call is free; any legal work after that is charged at an agreed private fee. If you need Legal Aid, visit GOV.UK Legal Aid.