What matters first
A TB test applies if you are coming to the UK for 6 months or more, and GOV.UK keeps the list of countries where it is required, so check that list for the country where you have lived.
Source: GOV.UK, Tuberculosis tests for visa applicants, checked .
After the test you are given a certificate that is valid for 6 months from the date of your x-ray.
Source: GOV.UK, Tuberculosis tests for visa applicants, checked .
If your documents are not in English or Welsh, you also need to provide a certified translation.
Source: GOV.UK, Global Talent: documents you need for the visa, checked .
- TB certificate stays valid6 months
- Earliest you can apply, before you travel3 months
- Latest you can apply, after the endorsement letter3 months
Drawn from the official figures quoted on this page.
Translations and timing
The translator confirms in writing that it is a 'true and accurate translation of the original document'.
Source: GOV.UK, Certifying a document, checked .
The earliest you can apply for a visa is 3 months before you travel.
Source: GOV.UK, Global Talent arts and culture, checked .
The date of your visa application must be no more than 3 months after the date on the endorsement letter.
Source: GOV.UK, Immigration Rules Appendix Global Talent, checked .
Documents in an endorsement application
For digital technology, you provide a maximum of 10 documents that prove you meet the eligibility criteria.
Source: GOV.UK, Global Talent digital technology: documents for endorsement, checked .
Each piece of digital technology evidence can be up to 3 sides of A4 paper.
Source: GOV.UK, Global Talent digital technology: documents for endorsement, checked .
You cannot use the same piece of digital technology evidence for more than one criterion.
Source: GOV.UK, Global Talent digital technology: documents for endorsement, checked .
For arts and culture, each piece of evidence must be 2 sides of A4 paper or less and from the last 5 years.
Source: GOV.UK, Global Talent arts and culture: combined arts, dance, literature, music, theatre or visual arts, checked .
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