The Global Talent visa lets people who are leaders, or potential leaders, in academia or research, arts and culture, or digital technology live and work in the UK without a job offer from a sponsoring employer. In this session, Dr Niaz Chowdhury gives a clear overview of how the route works and who it is designed for. It is part of StudyAbroad.ac Live, our free online sessions for students, researchers and professionals.
What the session covers
- What the Global Talent visa is, and the three fields it covers
- The two ways in: an endorsement from an approved body, or an eligible prize
- How the route compares with the Graduate and Skilled Worker visas
- What applicants usually need to prepare, and common misunderstandings
- Your questions on the route in general
Who should attend
PhD students and researchers planning their next step, early-career and established academics, and professionals in arts, culture or digital technology who are considering the UK.
Time where you are
14:00 in the UK (GMT) is 09:00 in New York, 15:00 in Lagos, 19:00 in Karachi, 19:30 in New Delhi, 20:00 in Dhaka and 22:00 in Kuala Lumpur.
Important
This session gives general information only. It is not immigration advice, and we cannot advise on individual cases or applications. Rules and fees change: always check the official guidance on GOV.UK. For advice on your own situation, speak to your university’s international team or an adviser regulated by the Immigration Advice Authority.
Register free
Registration takes a minute. We will email you the Google Meet link before the session.