Six tools, fully live — Tech Nation and Peer Review, all three tiers. Start at $39 with the eligibility check, draft your application at $150, or get the full filing-ready package at $250.
The UK Global Talent visa is granted via endorsement by one of five bodies. Your career profile determines which route applies.
Criteria-based endorsement: you must meet one mandatory criterion (recognition as a leading or potential-leading talent in digital technology) plus two of four optional criteria. Approx. 4,000 applications per year. ~60–75% approval for well-prepared applicants who choose the right track.
See Tech Nation tools ↓Holistic peer review by the Royal Society (sciences), Royal Academy of Engineering, or British Academy (humanities/social sciences). Mandatory: PhD or equivalent + UK-resident eminent recommender. ~70–80% approval with strong evidence.
See Peer Review tools ↓$39
12 questions, 4 sections. Route + track recommendation, criteria scorecard, plan-for-the-UK rating, honest viability verdict. Delivered as a Word document.
Start Tier 1 →$150
1,000-word personal statement in your voice + three customised recommendation letter templates + plan-for-the-UK one-pager. Delivered as a Word document.
Start Tier 2 →$250
Everything in Tier 2 plus endorsement readiness scorecard, evidence portfolio map, recommender briefing strategy, expanded UK plan, and Stage 2 visa checklist. 7 components in one Word document.
Start Tier 3 →Built for researchers and academics. All three tiers are live — start at $39 with the eligibility check, draft your application at $150, or get the filing-ready full endorsement package at $250.
$39
Endorsing body recommendation (RS/RAEng/BA), track election verdict, research profile scorecard (outputs, grants, metrics, fellowships), plan-for-UK rating, and honest viability verdict. Delivered as a Word document.
Check your eligibility →$150
A ~1,000-word personal statement in your voice, your UK eminent recommender letter template drafted with extra care, two international peer letter templates, and a separate Plan for the UK research statement. Delivered as a Word document.
Start your application →$250
Readiness scorecard, personal statement, three recommendation letter templates, recommender briefing strategy, evidence portfolio map, Plan for the UK expanded, and Stage 2 visa checklist. 7 components in one Word document.
Get the Full Endorsement Package →Upload your existing Tech Nation or Peer Review endorsement application (from a solicitor or our Tier 2/3 tools) for an adversarial dual-persona review — designated-body Assessor flags weaknesses, Senior Reviewing Counsel prioritises fixes.
$59
For preparation purposes only. Always consult an OISC-regulated adviser or solicitor before applying.
For established leaders. Typically 5+ years of senior-level experience with a substantial named track record of achievement, international recognition, and demonstrable industry influence.
Settlement (ILR) after 3 years on this track.For emerging leaders. Earlier career, often less than 5 years of senior experience. Smaller but credible track record. Demonstrable trajectory toward becoming a leader in your field.
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The UK Global Talent visa allows individuals who are leaders or potential leaders in academia, research, digital technology, or arts and culture to work in the UK without a job offer. You must be endorsed by a designated endorsing body — Tech Nation for digital technology, or the Royal Society, Royal Academy of Engineering, or British Academy for science and research. The visa is initially granted for up to 5 years and can lead to settlement (ILR) after 3 years (Exceptional Talent) or 5 years (Exceptional Promise).
If your career is primarily in digital technology — software engineering, data science, product management, founding a tech startup, or ML research — Tech Nation is your route. If your career is in academic research, you hold a PhD, and your profile is centred on publications, citations, grants, and institutional research roles, then the Peer Review route (Royal Society, RAEng, or British Academy depending on your field) may be more appropriate. Our Tier 1 assessment recommends the right route based on your answers.
Exceptional Talent is for established leaders with typically 5+ years of senior experience, a substantial named track record, and demonstrable industry influence. Exceptional Promise is for emerging leaders earlier in their career, with a smaller but credible track record and a clear upward trajectory. Selecting the wrong track is the most common refusal cause. The Tier 1 assessment recommends which track to elect based on your experience and evidence strength.
No. The UK Global Talent visa does not require a job offer. You can apply based on your individual profile alone. You must, however, have a credible plan for your work in the UK — Tech Nation will assess the specificity and credibility of that plan as part of the endorsement review.
Yes, the assessment is AI-generated based on your self-reported answers. It is not legal advice and does not guarantee any outcome from Tech Nation, UKVI, or the UK Home Office. Every output includes a clear disclaimer to this effect. For formal immigration advice, consult an OISC-registered or SRA-registered UK immigration adviser.
If the Tier 1 assessment returns READY TO APPLY, you can proceed to Tier 2 to draft your personal statement and recommendation letter templates. For Tech Nation: start Tech Nation Tier 2 →. For Peer Review: start Peer Review Tier 2 →. If you want the complete filing-ready package, go straight to Tier 3 — Tech Nation Tier 3 → or Peer Review Tier 3 →. If the assessment returns BUILD MORE EVIDENCE, it will specify what to work on and over what timeframe before reapplying.