Global Talent visa
An unsponsored route for leaders in their field.
There are four routes to obtaining endorsement for a Global Talent Visa in the fields of Science, Engineering, Medicine, the Social Sciences and the Humanities. An individual can apply for a Global Talent visa if they are a recognised leader or potential leader in one of the following fields:
- Academia or research
- Arts and culture
- Digital technology
Process
There are 2 stages to get this visa:
- Apply to the Home Office for endorsement.
- Apply for the visa.
The Decision Tree will assist in determining which Global Talent Visa endorsement route is suitable if you are a researcher or academic leader.
Find out more about the Global Talent visa detail, including costs and how to apply for endorsement:
- Work in the UK as a researcher or academic leader (recent changes to route 1 effective from 8th April 2026)
- Work in the UK as a leader in arts and culture
- Work in the UK as a leader in digital technology
If you would like to apply for a Global Talent visa via the Peer Review endorsement route, read our GTV: Peer Review Support Document (PDF, 388kB)
Last updated 13/4/2026