How much does it cost to apply for the UK Global Talent Visa?
The UK Global Talent Visa in Digital Technology is a 2 stage process.
The Stage 1 endorsement application fee is £524
The Stage 2 Visa application fees are:
£192 plus biometrics plus Immigration health surcharge (£1035 per year per person)
Depending where you are applying from you may also need a Tuberculosis test
If you are including your partner or children in your application, they will need to pay £716.
Check how much you will have to pay before you apply
More information is available here.
What are your fees?
I have a number of packages to help with the Stage 1 endorsement process.
(Please note: I only assist with Stage 1 endorsements)
- Leadership in Tech Course – £399 + free 45 minute coaching call to discuss your Leadership strategy. My Leadership in Technology course includes my webinar presentations, templates, real life examples and workshops to show you how to fulfill the Mandatory criteria: Leadership and help remove all the stress and hassle out of the application process!
- DIY membership area – £799 (includes Leadership in Tech Course) My Membership Area includes my webinar presentations, templates, resources, documents and notes that take all the stress and hassle out of the application process!
- Strategy Session – £1750 (includes DIY membership area and Leadership in Tech course) A Strategy Session with me will provide you with a clear roadmap of your application for endorsement!
- Review Your Application – £4500 (part support includes Strategy session + mid way review + final review before you submit includes my written comments + one hour coaching call to discuss my comments).
- Bespoke coaching package – £6500 full support includes 8-10 weeks of full support to work on your entire application to submission of your Stage 1 endorsement application
- Appeals – from £799.
Do you accept payment in installments?
Yes, please contact me to discuss installment options for my Review and Bespoke coaching package.
All other packages require payment up front.
Can I apply for the Stage 1 endorsement in any country?
Yes, the Stage 1 endorsement application can be applied from anywhere. It is just an endorsement application. However, Stage 2 is a visa application.
You can only apply for Stage 2 if you have been endorsed for Stage 1.
More information is available here.
How long does it take for a decision?
Given that there are 2 stages, the decision times are as follows:
Stage 1 – up to 8 weeks. The average decision time is approximately 3-4 weeks.
Stage 2 – between 3 weeks to 8 weeks.
How many times can I apply?
You can apply for the Stage 1 endorsement as many times as you like. If you have been unsuccessful, and wish to reapply and resubmit, you can do so at any time. You don’t have to wait a certain amount of time to reapply.
Do I get a refund if I am unsuccessful in my endorsement?
No, the application fee for the Stage 1 endorsement is £526 and if you are unsuccessful, you do not get a refund. If you wish to reapply and resubmit, you will have to pay that fee again.
How do I submit my documents for the Stage 1 endorsement?
There are 2 steps to apply for the Stage 1 endorsement.
- Step 1 – pay the application fee of £526 online at the Home Office
- Step 2 – you have 30 days to upload your documents onto the Tech Nation portal.
After 15 days, they will send a reminder email to you giving you another 15 days therefore you have a total of 30 days to upload your documents onto the Tech Nation portal.
How long does it take to prepare my Stage 1 endorsement application?
The time taken to prepare your documents can range from 1-3 months. This is because you will be relying on your experts to write and sign your letters and you need time to prepare all your evidence to meet the criteria. Some of my clients have likened this process to be a Phd of their tech career so it takes time, effort and many weekends to do this properly.
I have been unsuccessful, can I appeal?
You can appeal if you feel the assessor made a mistake in assessing your application. Sometimes, it’s better to use that time and energy to reapply and resubmit if there is a high risk of another assessor rejecting your application. You have 28 calendar days to appeal and the new assessor has 28 calendar days to review your application again. More information on appeals is available here.
Am I eligible?
This is a very common question which I receive all the time. Being eligible is one thing, meeting the criteria is a completely different story.
The best way to assess whether you are eligible and could meet the criteria is if you have a technical skill or business skill where you worked for a company that has developed a product or many products that you have been involved in building or selling.
You can be an employee or founder of this company that has developed products.
Who are not eligible
Consultants, agency workers or those working for traditional banks, or consultancy companies like Wipro, Capgemini, KPMG, Tata Consultancy Group, Infosys etc.
Please complete my eligibility questionnaire so I can assess your eligibility.
What is your success rate?
My success rate is 90% while the endorsement rate is 54%. I have a high success rate because:
- I have been a recipient myself where I was endorsed in 2016 as an exceptional talent
- I have helped over 1000 tech employees and founders with both technical and business skills
- I used to be a lawyer in Australia and have the skill of advocating for people, writing in a very convincing way and being an immigrant myself, I understand the challenges we face in moving to a new country, experiencing new cultures while also adding to diversity that is required in the UK tech sector
- I have been a tech entrepreneur in the UK and lived in Newcastle, Manchester and London so I understand the UK tech landscape
- I was a former Tech Nation Visa ambassador for 2 years where I helped many applicants with their applications and represented the Tech Nation Visa schem
Who are your clients?
I have had numerous clients from all over the world with who work at Meta – What’s app, Facebook, Instagram, Sony, LinkedIn, Google, Zoom, Oracle, Coinbase Start up Founders, CTOs, CEOs, COOs, VPs, UX designers, Game designers, graduates, Digital Marketers, Cyber Security Experts, VP Strategy, Customer Success Managers, Semi conductor specialists, Product Managers/Marketers, Business Developers, Data Scientists, Solutions Architects, Software engineers, Machine Learning Engineers … the list goes on!
For inspirational webinars where I interview my successful clients, go to my youtube channel and subscribe for more videos!
Who is the endorsing body for the Global Talent Visa in Digital Technology?
The Founders Forum is the legal interim endorsing body until the Home Office announces the new endorsing body in 2025.
Tech Nation has been the endorsing body since the Global Talent Visa was launched in 2014. It was acquired by the Founders Forum group in 2023 when Tech Nation announced its closure due to loss of funding for the Tech Nation group to continue. However, Tech Nation is operating under Founders Forum Group and remain to be the endorsing body until a new endorsing body is announced.
How can I get more information?
More information is available on my website and you can learn more about the UK Global Talent Visa here.
