You can apply for a Global Talent visa to work in the UK if you’re a leader or potential leader in one of the following fields:
- academia or research
- arts and culture
- digital technology
To be granted this visa type you must also be at least 18 years old
How long you can stay
You can live and work in the UK for up to 5 years at a time. There’s no limit to how long you can stay in the UK in total, but you will need to renew your visa to extend it when it expires. Each extension can last from 1 to 5 years – you choose how long you want the extension to be.
You may be able to get indefinite leave to remain so you can settle in the UK after 3 or 5 years. This gives you the right to live, work and study here for as long as you like, and apply for benefits if you’re eligible.
