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Does the Global Talent visa lead to settlement/ILR in the UK?

Yes, you can apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) in the UK once you have held the Global Talent visa for:

  • 3 years if last endorsed under the exceptional talent criteria for any endorsing body
  • 3 years if last endorsed under the exceptional promise criteria for the endorsing bodies for science, engineering, humanities and medicine
  • 3 years if last endorsed under the UKRI endorsed funder fast track criteria
  • 5 years if last endorsed under the exceptional promise criteria for Arts Council England or Tech Nation

Time spent as a Representative of an Overseas Business can also be included as part of the 3 or 5 years continuous period for settlement applications made on or after 9 November 2022.

The qualification period for ILR will be counted back immediately from either:

  • the date of application for ILR
  • the date of decision
  • any date up to 28 days after the date of application

There are other eligibility requirements for ILR which you should be mindful of – read more about settlement in the UK here.  Please contact us to discuss these to ensure that you do not fall foul of these whilst holding your Global Talent visa.

Read more about this and other questions in our

Global Talent section.

Disclaimer

Given the fast pace of change, we would stress that this information is designed to be informative, not advisory and represents our understanding of English law and practice as at the date indicated. We would always recommend that you should seek specific guidance on any particular legal issue.

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