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The Global Talent visa is designed to attract world-class professionals to the UK. It replaced the Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) visa in February 2020. This route is for talented and promising individuals in the fields of:
To apply, you must be at least 18 years old and work in academia or research. Applicants typically need an endorsement from a recognised body in their field or have secured a grant from an organisation listed as an endorsed funder or approved research organisation.
Applicants are usually endorsed through one of four routes:
For full eligibility criteria and application steps, visit the