Tech Nation Global Talent Visa

Relocate to the United Kingdom
as a leader in digital technology

The UK Global Talent visa, also known as the Tech Nation visa, is a premiere relocation programme for gifted engineers, executives, and founders within digital technology.
Get access to the world’s top tech hub and take your career to an entirely new level.
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How do I get the UK Tech Nation Visa?

Over the past 10 years,
we have developed our own proprietary process.

We'll get you there in 5 clear-cut steps

step 1

We’ll assess your background

Your background should look something like this (it doesn't have to tick every box!)

You’ve come up with innovative solutions as an employee or founder of a product-led company

You’re a mentor to others or have experience collaborating with other leaders

You may have published research or original expert content

You may have won an award or registered a patent

step 2

We’ll identify your track

Tech track

You are a tech leader with a technical background

You may be eligible if you work in digital technology as an expert, engineer, developer, data scientist, or UX/UI designer. Front-end/back-end, mobile apps, hardware, VR/AR, AI/NLP/ML, CTOs and VPs of engineering – let’s help your talent shine.

Business track

You are a tech leader with a business background

You may be eligible if you work on the business side as an executive, manager, or expert. We work with founders, executives, VC/PE analysts, sales & marketing leaders – it’s not your job title, it’s your impact that matters

step 3

We’ll identify your level

Exceptional Talent level

You are a well-established leader in your field

You have 5+ years of experience in your field of expertise and you are regarded as an established leader. Leads to settlement in the UK after 3 years.

Exceptional Promise level

You are an up-and-coming level in your field

You have less than 5 years of experience in your field of expertise and you are regarded as an emerging leader. You may have had more experience in a field that is different from your current one. Leads to settlement in the UK after 5 years.

step 4

We’ll get you endorsed

This is where the magic happens:

We will create your endorsement portfolio using our proprietary our Playbook of Best Practices based on 10 years of experience working with Tech Nation and the Global Talent visa. Your portfolio will include:
Hand-drafted CV and personal statement presenting your track record with maximum impact
100% compliant letters of reference proactively addressing Tech Nation requirements
Specially structured evidence stack laser-focused on your unique achievements and strengths

step 5

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

Join the world’s top talent
in the United Kingdom

With 10 years of specialised experience, we make every client’s immigration journey as smooth as possible.
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testimonials

Time to get inspired

Meet some of our clients

Tatiana Melnichuk

Founder & CEO, Lucky Hunter
After 4 rejections with a popular immigration service, I was stressed and feeling hopeless. Evgenia managed to create a unique case strategy for me that got me endorsed for my Tech Nation visa within several weeks.

Sergei Ryabov

Head of Product, Revolut
After spending 8 months working on my Tech Nation visa with a different advisor, I was referred to Evgenia. She was very competent in creating a case strategy for me which got me the result that I wanted in 3 months. I was impressed by Evgenia’s deep expertise and precision. I would recommend Evgenia and her team at Open Kinetics to all tech experts planning to relocate to the UK.

Vitaliy Khudobakshov

Director of Engineering, Product Science Inc
Evgenia is a true expert in the Tech Nation visa. I cannot recommend Evgenia and her team highly enough to all talented engineers who want to live and work in the United Kingdom. She understands the intricacies of the formal requirements extremely well and was able to anticipate roadblocks throughout the application process.

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.

Niche expertise

Over 10 years, we’ve perfected our entrepreneurship- and talent-based relocation expertise to bring you the smoothest, most specialised service on the market.

Insider knowledge

We’ve been getting up close and personal with UK endorsing bodies to see beyond their formal requirements. We leverage our understanding of Tech Nation & other endorsing organisations to your advantage.

Authentic experience

We love AI-based solutions but nothing can replace authentic human problem-solving and legal intuition. We never automate our creative and intellectual work. No gimmicks – just pure, careful, and precise expertise.
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FAQS

Looking for answers?
We’ve got you covered.

What does the UK Global Talent visa give me?

The UK Global Talent visa is an internationally recognised mark of excellence that allows you to live and work in the UK without needing to be sponsored by an employer or institution. You can bring your family and settle permanently after 3 or 5 years.

What documents do I need for the UK Global talent visa?

You will need a professional portfolio, which usually includes your CV, personal statement, letters of reference, and documentary evidence of your talent. We will conduct an in-depth interview with you and tailor your portfolio to meet the exacting standards of Tech Nation.

What happens after I get endorsed?

You can choose to apply for your actual visa either at the same time as your endorsement or after. If your current, non-Global Talent visa is about to expire, applying for the Global Talent visa at the same time will extend it until the decision is made.

What happens if my application is rejected?

If your application is refused, we will request a review and ensure we do our best to have the refusal overturned.

pricing

Choose the best pricing
option for you

Strategy brainstorm session

£1,000

Grab a 90-minute virtual coffee with a highly experienced talent immigration lawyer and get a detailed, personalised roadmap for putting your application together on your own.

Full representation

£5,500

We put together your endorsement portfolio based on 10 years of carefully studying best practices and Tech Nation’s unspoken preferences. We perfect every document and piece of evidence to highlight your achievements in just the right way. We then process your endorsement and visa applications. In the unlikely event that your endorsement application is refused, we will prepare an appeal completely free of charge.

Case check

£2,800

Have you been working on your case yourself and need detailed support and guidance to make sure that you’re on the right track? We’ll perfect your application based on our best practices and make sure it’s primed for success.

Accelerated full representation

£6,500

Pressed for time? If you are on garden leave, in a rush to switch over from your Skilled Worker visa or need us to meet an especially tight deadline for any other reason, we’ve got you. In the unlikely event that your endorsement application is refused, we will prepare an appeal completely free of charge.

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