Global Talent provides a route for highly talented and promising individuals in the fields of science, technology, engineering, medicine, humanities, culture and the arts to live and work in the UK subject to few restrictions.

This route replaced the Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) category – however, individuals who hold Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) status can still make applications for indefinite leave to remain (ILR) in the UK in this route.

Key features

• Work: with limited exceptions, Global Talent migrants may undertake almost any type of employment or self-employment in the UK.
• Dependants: the spouse or partner and/or children of Global Talent migrants may join or remain with them in UK as dependants. Generally, these individuals may work and study in the UK subject to certain restrictions and all applicable domestic laws and regulations.
• Switching: migrants will now be able to switch from within the UK into this route from most other UK immigration routes.
• Settlement: individuals may apply for settlement after three or five years’ continuous residence in the UK (the applicable period of residence will depend on the type of application made).

Our team has substantial experience assisting recognised and emerging leaders in their fields come to the UK to live and work. With a considerable track record of working with the Designated Competent Bodies and navigating the complexities of the Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) category, our team is very well placed to guide clients through the Global Talent endorsement and application processes.

Fixed fees
We work on a fixed fee basis. Our fees for Global Talent applications and Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) ILR applications typically range between £7,500 – £18,000 plus VAT and disbursements depending upon the issues, urgencies and complexities involved.

Disbursements
You can expect the main disbursements to include:

• Home Office filing fees (click here for the government’s visa/entry clearance fee calculator and here for a list of all Home Office fees);
• Immigration Health Surcharge fees, if applicable;
• Optional premium service fees for in-country and out-of-country applications; and
• other ancillary disbursements such as UK National Academic Recognition Information Centre (NARIC) fees, biometric enrolment, translations, courier and postage charges, etc.

Dependants
For dependant application fees, please refer to our Dependants section. Dependants typically incur the same disbursements as main applicants.