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Overseas tech talent – the Global Talent (Tech Nation) visa

The Global Talent (Tech Nation) visa is the perfect way to bring skilled people from outside the UK into the UK tech sector, and, despite the current pandemic. it remains in high demand.

Specialists at Ward Hadaway provide you with advice about the eligibility criteria for this elite visa and the process for applying. Whether you are thinking of applying for a visa yourself, or you are a company looking to bring staff into the country, this is your perfect opportunity to find out more.

What is the Global Talent (Tech Nation) visa?

Previously known as the Tier 1 Exceptional Talent visa, the re-branded Global Talent visa is a unique scheme that offers flexibility and manoeuvrability within the UK Digital Industry for highly skilled individuals. Unlike other UK work visas, the Global Talent visa is exempted from criteria such as sponsorship, maintenance and English language and allows visa holders to apply for indefinite leave to remain in as little as just three years.

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Global Talent section.

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