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Key facts from GOV.UK on the Global Talent and Innovator Founder routes, plus a directory of endorsing bodies. Last checked 24 October 2026. Rules and fees change, so always confirm on GOV.UK before applying.
From GOV.UK
- Global TalentGOV.UK sourced
Global Talent Visa: Key Facts from GOV.UK
Fields, fees, decision times, how long you can stay and what the visa lets you do, summarised from GOV.UK.
Read guide - EndorsementGOV.UK sourced
Global Talent for Researchers and Academics
Fast-track and peer-review endorsement through the Royal Society, British Academy, Royal Academy of Engineering and UKRI.
Read guide - EndorsementGOV.UK sourced
Global Talent for Digital Technology Leaders
Who qualifies in tech, the technical and business backgrounds accepted, and how digital technology endorsement works.
Read guide - EndorsementGOV.UK sourced
Global Talent for Arts and Culture Leaders
Eligible creative fields, endorsement through Arts Council England and its partner bodies, and settlement timelines.
Read guide - Innovator FounderGOV.UK sourced
Innovator Founder Visa: Key Facts from GOV.UK
Business criteria, fees, endorsement charges, maintenance funds, checkpoints and what the visa allows.
Read guide
Endorsing bodies
Who assesses your application.
Most Global Talent applicants, and all Innovator Founder applicants, need an endorsement before applying for the visa. These are the bodies named on GOV.UK, with links to their official guidance.
- Global Talent
Royal Society
Science and medicine (peer review)
Decision: Usually around 5 weeks
- Global Talent
British Academy
Humanities and social science (peer review)
Decision: Usually around 5 weeks
- Global Talent
Royal Academy of Engineering
Engineering and technology (peer review)
Decision: Usually around 5 weeks
- Global Talent
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
Fast track for approved fellowships, grants and eligible research roles
Decision: Usually around 2 weeks
- Global Talent
Arts Council England
Arts and culture, with partner bodies for architecture, fashion, and film and television
Decision: Within 8 weeks
- Global Talent
Digital technology endorsing body
Technical and business leaders in digital technology (listed on GOV.UK as Tech Nation)
Decision: Usually 5 to 8 weeks
- Innovator Founder
Approved Innovator Founder endorsing bodies
Assess whether a business is new, innovative, viable and scalable, and run the 12 and 24 month checkpoints
Decision: Set by each endorsing body
Terranouva guides
- Global TalentUnder review
UK Global Talent Visa: Complete Guide
How the route works, who it is for, and how endorsement fits into your application.
Read guide - Global TalentUnder review
Exceptional Talent vs Exceptional Promise
Understanding the two main Global Talent categories and which one may suit your profile.
Read guide - Innovator FounderUnder review
UK Innovator Founder Visa Requirements
Innovation, viability, scalability and the other requirements founders need to understand.
Read guide - Innovator FounderUnder review
How Innovator Founder Endorsement Works
What endorsing bodies look for and how to prepare your business case and interview.
Read guide - ComparisonUnder review
Global Talent vs Innovator Founder Visa
Two very different routes to the UK. How to decide which pathway fits your ambitions.
Read guide - Innovator FounderUnder review
Building an Innovative Business for the UK Market
Practical steps to shape, validate and position a business concept for UK growth.
Read guide