UK Talent Visa Routes Compared: Global Talent vs HPI vs Skilled Worker
Skilled professionals coming to the UK can use Global Talent, High Potential Individual or Skilled Worker depending on their circumstances. This article compares the three on eligibility, work rights, length of visa, settlement timeline and cost, helping applicants pick the right route.
UK Investor Visa 2026: What Replaced Tier 1
The UK Tier 1 Investor visa closed to new applications in February 2022. There is no direct passive-investment replacement. This 2026 guide covers the routes high-net-worth applicants now use - Innovator Founder, Global Talent, Expansion Worker, and Skilled Worker self-sponsorship.
UK Innovator Founder Visa: Endorsement and Process
The Innovator Founder visa is for applicants wishing to start an innovative business in the UK with endorsement from an approved body. This article covers the eligibility, the endorsement process, the business plan requirements, and the path to settlement after 3 years.
UK High Potential Individual Visa Explained
The High Potential Individual (HPI) visa is for recent graduates of qualifying global universities to live and work in the UK for two or three years without sponsorship. This article covers eligibility, the qualifying universities list, application process, and how the route fits with
UK Global Talent Visa: The Complete Guide
The Global Talent visa is the UK's route for leaders or potential leaders in academia, research, arts and culture, and digital technology. Applicants need endorsement from an approved body or a qualifying prize. This guide covers the endorsement criteria, application process, and the
Global Talent Visa to ILR: The 3-Year Fast Track
Global Talent Exceptional Talent endorsement holders can apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain after 3 years, faster than most other UK visa routes. This article covers the requirements, the evidence of continued contribution to the field, and the practical timing.
Self-Employment on Global Talent Visa: Rules and Tax
The Global Talent visa permits self-employment without restriction. This article covers the practicalities: registering as self-employed with HMRC, the tax position, National Insurance, and how self-employed income counts for settlement and other purposes.
Global Talent Visa UK 2026 - After Tech Nation Closed
Tech Nation, the long-running endorsing body for Global Talent digital technology applications, closed in 2023. This article covers the successor arrangements, the digital technology endorsement criteria, and what applicants who started with Tech Nation needed to know about the transition.
Global Talent Science and Academic Route Explained
Global Talent for science and academia is endorsed by the Royal Society, Royal Academy of Engineering, British Academy and UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). This article covers each body's scope, the criteria for endorsement and the UKRI Endorsed Funder route for established researchers.
Global Talent Arts and Culture Endorsement Route
Arts Council England endorses Global Talent applications in fine art, design, theatre, dance, music, film, fashion, architecture and related fields. This article covers the evidence expected, the sub-sectors and how applicants build their endorsement case.
