UK Endorsing Bodies

All the applicants, who wish to apply under Global Talent Route of the UK, must be endorsed by a recognised UK body, as approved by the UK Home Office.

Individuals can apply to one of the following endorsing bodies who will verify their expertise before they can apply for a visa:

1. The Royal Society, for science and medicine;
2. The Royal Academy of Engineering, for engineering;
3. The British Academy, for humanities;
4. UK Research and Innovation, for science and research;
5. Tech Nation, for digital technology;
6. Arts Council England, for arts and culture.

Once endorsed, subject to criminality and immigration checks, migrants are given a highly flexible permission, enabling them to work for employers or be self-employed; change jobs without informing the Home Office; travel abroad and return to the UK for research purposes; and bring dependants with them. There is no limit on the number of eligible individuals who can use the route.

Global Talent Route will be open to both EU and non-EU citizens who are internationally recognised at both the highest level and as leaders in their particular field, or who have demonstrated promise and are likely to become leaders in their particular area.