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Documents and guidance on the Civil Service Talent Action Plan, including independent reports and survey results.

• Updated: 2 October 2015

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 as either a: leader in your field (called ‘exceptional…

• Architecture

  You can apply as either a: leader in your field (called ‘exceptional…

• Fashion design

  You can apply as either a: leader in your field (called ‘exceptional…

• Film and television

  You can apply for 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…

Get endorsement for the Global Talent visa to work in the UK as a digital technology expert - fintech, gaming, cyber security, artificial intelligence

• Overview

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

• Eligibility

  You can apply either as: a leader (called ‘exceptional talent’) a…

• Documents you'll need to apply

  After you submit your endorsement application on GOV.UK, you’ll also need…

• Apply for endorsement

  Once you have the documents, you can apply for endorsement on GOV.UK.…

• If your endorsement application is refused

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

Apply for a Global Talent visa to work in the arts, sciences or digital technology once you have been endorsed as a leader or potential leader.

List of authorised endorsing bodies for Global Talent.

• Updated: 26 February 2021

Get endorsement for the Global Talent visa to work in the UK as a researcher or academic leader - fellowship, UKRI endorsement, peer review.

Prize lists for achievements in science and the arts that qualify applicants for the Global Talent route.

• Updated: 29 August 2023

A guide for civil servants outlining the scope of the Talent Action Plan (TAP) and the cultural changes recommended by independent stakeholders.

• Updated: 26 March 2015

Apply for indefinite leave to remain ('settlement') if you have a business, investor or talent visa - fees, who's eligible, how to apply.

This report assessed the impact of the Find Your Talent programme in the 10 pathfinder areas between 2008 and 2011, and looked at a variety of starting points for delivery models in different places.

• Updated: 31 March 2011