SWITCHING TO THE GLOBAL TALENT VISA FROM A DIFFERENT TYPE OF VISA
Eligibility
If you want to switch to the Global Talent Visa you must be in the UK and have either:
You can apply to switch to the Global Talent visa if you are already in the UK on one of the following visa types:
You should apply before your current visa expires.
Your partner or children will need to apply separately to switch their visa. They can either apply at the same time as you, or at any time before their current visa expires.
You are not eligible for a visa switch if you’re currently in the UK in one of the following circumstances:
In this case, you must leave the UK and apply for the Global Talent visa from abroad.
Additionally, you need to keep in mind your eligibility for indefinite leave to remain (ILR). To satisfy the five-year qualifying time required for ILR, you can combine the time spent on any of the following visa types:
Supporting documents
You will need to submit:
Fees
Switching to a Global Talent Visa costs £623.
If you’re applying based on an endorsement, you’ll pay the £623 in two parts:
Have any remaining questions? Be sure to sign up for a free consultation – our team will be happy to help you out.
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