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Get endorsement and approval to apply for the Global Talent visa to work in the UK as a leader in arts and culture - architecture, fashion, film, television.

• Overview

  With a Global Talent visa you can work in the UK, if you are a leader or…

• Combined arts, dance, literature, music, theatre or visual arts

  You can apply for an endorsement as either a: leader in your field (called…

• Architecture

  You can apply for an endorsement as either a: leader in your field (called…

• Fashion design

  You can apply for an endorsement as either a: leader in your field (called…

• Film and television

  You can apply for an endorsement if you work in: film television animation…

• If your endorsement application is refused

  You can ask for a review if you do not think your endorsement application…

Information for entertainers and musicians, from non-visa national countries, such as EU Member States and the US, visiting the UK for performance and work.

• Updated: 24 July 2024

Travel tips and advice if you're going to a European music festival.

• Updated: 29 May 2024

New package announced to support young people to access high-quality arts education and enrichment activities as well as AI and tech opportunities.

• Updated: 18 March 2025

A short summary of the 30 projects to be funded under the 2025 Windrush Day Grant Scheme.

• Updated: 4 March 2025

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has today (Thursday 20 February 2025) made an inaugural lecture marking the 60th anniversary of the first ever arts white paper.

• Updated: 20 February 2025

• Updated: 12 July 2021

A checklist for musical artists and accompanying staff working, performing or touring in an EU country, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein.

• Updated: 16 November 2022

• Updated: 9 February 2023

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy's speech on government plans to grow the creative industries, at the Creative Industries Growth Summit in Gateshead.

• Updated: 24 January 2025