Immigration to UK

TIER 1 EXCEPTIONAL TALENT VISA

An applicant can apply for this Tier 1 without an UK work permit. The UK Exceptional Talent visa does not require a job offer or employer sponsorship to qualify. The applicant will be individually assessed according to their skills and talent. The UK offers a unique immigration pathway for migrants with exceptional talent or skills. The Tier 1 Exceptional Talent visa is designed to attract the best to Britain. Please contact us if you wish to apply under this category.

To qualify, the applicant must have recognition – or have the potential to receive recognition – as a leader in the fields of science, arts and humanities. This must be backed up by an endorsement from an accredited competent body in their field.  Initial Exceptional Talent Visas will be granted for a period of three years and four months. This may be extended for a further two years, and after five years the applicant can apply for permanent residence.  The number of visas granted under all categories of Tier 1 will be limited to just 1,000 each year. Applications will generally be processed on a ‘first come, first served’ basis, so it is vital that you make your application as quickly as possible.

Requirements for Tier 1 Exceptional Talent Visa

Unlike other of UK work permit, the UK Exceptional Talent visa does not require a job offer or employer sponsorship to qualify. Instead, the applicant will be individually assessed according to their skills and talent.  To qualify, the applicant must have recognition – or have the potential to receive recognition – as a leader in the fields of science, arts and humanities. This must be backed up by an endorsement from an accredited competent body in their field.