UK Tier 1 Visa - Exceptional Talent

Tier 1 Exceptional Talent Visa UK Requirements

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 in the fields of science, humanities, social science, engineering or the arts.

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.

To be eligible, applicants must be recommended by one of the following bodies:

• The Royal Society (science)
• Arts Council of England
• Royal Academy of Engineering
• The British Academy (humanities and social sciences)

Take the free assessment to find out if you have the exceptional talent to apply for this category of UK Tier 1 visa.

Duration

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.

Limitations

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.