Global Talent Visa

The endorsement stage typically takes up to 8 weeks. Once you have the endorsement letter, the visa stage itself usually takes 3 weeks if applying from outside the UK.

Yes. Exceptional talent (leaders) and certain research-based talent can apply for settlement (ILR) after just **3 years** of residence, rather than the standard 5 years.

Yes. Partners and children can join you as dependants, assuming they meet the standard eligibility and IHS requirements.