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Only if you are the named recipient of an eligible prestigious prize included in Appendix Global Talent: Prestigious Prizes.

Yes. A partner and children under 18 can apply as dependants. Dependants can work in most roles except as professional sportspersons or coaches.

Global Talent endorsements are issued by Home Office‑approved endorsing bodies, depending on the applicant’s field:

• Arts Council England – arts and culture disciplines
• Tech Nation – digital technology and business skills
• The Royal Society – natural and medical sciences
• The British Academy – humanities and social sciences
• Royal Academy of Engineering – engineering and technology
• UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) – researchers with approved funding routes

Applicants must apply to the endorsing body that best matches their professional expertise.

The Global Talent visa is divided into three major sectors, each with its own endorsing bodies and evidence requirements. Within these sectors are specific sub‑routes that applicants must choose based on their achievements and career stage.

• Academia & Research

This category is designed for researchers, academics, and specialists working in scientific or humanities‑based fields.

Sub‑routes:

Academic or research appointment – For those with a senior academic role at an eligible UK institution.

Individual fellowships – For holders of prestigious fellowships recognised by UKRI.

Endorsed funder route – For researchers working on grants from approved funders.

Peer‑reviewed path – For applicants demonstrating exceptional talent or promise through publications, citations, and research impact.

• Digital technology

This category is for professionals in the tech sector who are leaders or emerging leaders in innovation, engineering, or digital product development.

Sub‑routes: 

Exceptional Talent – For established leaders with a proven track record.

Exceptional Promise – For emerging leaders showing high potential.

Typical applicant profiles: 

• Founders of tech companies
• Senior engineers or product leaders
• AI, cybersecurity, or data science specialists
• Technical innovators with patents or significant contributions

• Arts & Culture

This category covers creative professionals with international recognition in performing arts, visual arts, film, television, fashion, architecture, and literature.

Sub‑routes:

Exceptional Talent – For established leaders with significant international recognition.

Exceptional Promise – For emerging leaders with strong potential.

Typical endorsing bodies:

• Arts Council England
• British Fashion Council
• Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)
• Producers Alliance for Cinema and Television (PACT)