What matters first
The rules ask for a continuous period of 3 years in the UK if you were endorsed by the Royal Society, British Academy, Royal Academy of Engineering or UKRI.
Source: GOV.UK, Immigration Rules Appendix Global Talent, checked .
The rules ask for a continuous period of 5 years in the UK if you were endorsed under the exceptional promise criteria by Arts Council England or Tech Nation.
Source: GOV.UK, Immigration Rules Appendix Global Talent, checked .
Applying for indefinite leave to remain costs £3,226 for each person applying.
Source: GOV.UK, Indefinite leave to remain (Global Talent), checked .
- Endorsed by Royal Society, British Academy, Royal Academy of Engineering, UKRI3 years
- Exceptional promise, endorsed by Arts Council England, Tech Nation5 years
Drawn from the official figures quoted on this page.
Time in the UK and absences
The earliest you can apply is 28 days before you have met the requirements for the time you need to have lived in the UK.
Source: GOV.UK, Indefinite leave to remain (Global Talent), checked .
You must have spent no more than 180 days outside the UK in any 12 months.
Source: GOV.UK, Indefinite leave to remain (Global Talent), checked .
For settlement, the endorsement must not have been withdrawn by the endorsing body.
Source: GOV.UK, Immigration Rules Appendix Global Talent, checked .
English and the Life in the UK Test
If the date of application is 25 March 2027 or earlier, the applicant must, unless an exemption applies, show speaking and listening English at level B1 or above.
Source: GOV.UK, Immigration Rules Appendix Global Talent, checked .
If the date of application is on or after 26 March 2027, the applicant must, unless an exemption applies, show speaking and listening English at level B2 or above.
Source: GOV.UK, Immigration Rules Appendix Global Talent, checked .
If you are aged 18 to 64, you need to book and pass the Life in the UK Test.
Source: GOV.UK, Indefinite leave to remain (Global Talent), checked .
You have 45 minutes to answer 24 questions about British traditions and customs.
Source: GOV.UK, Life in the UK Test, checked .
You must book your test online at least 3 days in advance.
Source: GOV.UK, Life in the UK Test, checked .
The Life in the UK Test costs £50.
Source: GOV.UK, Life in the UK Test, checked .
The faster service and the decision
You can pay an extra £1,000 to use the super priority service.
Source: GOV.UK, Indefinite leave to remain (Global Talent), checked .
You will usually get a decision within 6 months of providing your fingerprints and photo.
Source: GOV.UK, Indefinite leave to remain (Global Talent), checked .
You must not travel outside of the UK, Ireland, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man until you get a decision.
Source: GOV.UK, Indefinite leave to remain (Global Talent), checked .
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