Academia & Research Global Talent Visa

UK Global Talent visa for academics and university researchers

The UK Global Talent visa for internationally recognised academics and researchers give you the chance to live and work in the UK with very few restrictions.
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why global talent visa

What do I get with the Academia & Research Global Talent Visa?

Academic freedom

With the UK Global Talent Visa, you don't need to rely on employer sponsorship.

Mark of excellence

The UK Global Talent Visa is the world's most prestigious talent-based relocation programme.

Expanded rights

Get permanent residence in 3 or 5 years depending on your career maturity
The UK Global Talent Visa is the world's most prestigious talent-based relocation programme.

3 steps to Global Talent Visa in Academia and Research

How do I get the Global Talent Visa in Academia & Research?

It’s a complex process, but we’ve got you.

step 1

We'll choose your track

Exceptional Promise

You’re usually early in your career

You usually have less than 5 years of experience

You’re considered a potential leader in your field

Exceptional Talent

You’re usually far along in your career

You probably have over 5 years of proven experience

You’re considered an established leader in your field

step 2

We'll get you endorsed

choose how you want to qualify

I want to request a peer review of my current academic profile

You will need to:

Be an active researcher working for a university, research institute or business

Have a PhD or equivalent research experience, including industrial or clinical research

I have/am going to have a job offer as an academic or researcher

Your job needs to involve:

Being responsible for academic, research or innovation leadership and development

Managing a research team/innovation project/programme of work

I have a research grant from a UK organisation

You must be working on a grant from an eligible organisation that is worth at least £30,000.

List of eligible organisations

I have a fellowship from a UK organisation

Your fellowship needs to be approved by one of these organisations

Royal Society, for science and medicine

British Academy, for humanities

Royal Academy of Engineering

List of eligible fellowships

I have won an award for my academic work

If you have won an eligible award, you qualify for the Global Talent visa automatically. In this case, you will only need to apply to have your visa issued.

Royal Society, for science and medicine

British Academy, for humanities

Royal Academy of Engineering

List of eligible awards

step 3

We'll apply for your Global Talent Visa

We will compile the correct document stack for you and any family members you want to bring to the UK with you.

This typically includes:

Identification documents

Background checks

Application forms

testimonial

Celebrating our alumni

“Evgenia has been instrumental in getting my endorsement for my Global Talent Visa as an academic, essentially helping me focus on my research without stressing about visa limitations. I highly recommend her expertise and personalised approach to academics, researchers and scientists looking to apply for a Global Talent visa.”

Dr Anna Khlyusova

alumni

how We are different

Why Open Kinetics?

We’re the UK’s first specialised Global Talent & Innovator visa consultancy based on a proprietary playbook of best practices.

10+ years experience

We know UK immigration inside out

700+ cases

We’ve seen every type of case and background

Specialised expertise

We focused our expertise to deliver top success rates

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FAQS

Looking for answers?We’ve got you covered.

How long will my Global Talent Visa be valid for?

You can live and work in the UK for up to 5 years at a time.There’s no limit to how long you can stay in the UK in total, but you will need to renew your visa when it expires. You may be able to settle in the UK after 3 or 5 years, depending on your career background.

Can I bring my family to the UK on this visa?

Yes, your family members can come to the UK with you if you are a Global Talent visa holder. They would also be eligible to settle in the UK after 5 years of continuous residence.

What if my application is rejected?

If your application is refused, you have the right to request a review of your decision. You will only be able to challenge the reasons for refusal outlined in the rejection letter. If your review appeal is rejected, you can start a new application opting for a different case strategy. See our Global Talent Visa Rejections page for more information.

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