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Endorsement
Global Talent for Digital Technology Leaders
Who qualifies in tech, the technical and business backgrounds accepted, and how digital technology endorsement works.
Summarised from GOV.UK, last checked 24 October 2026. Fees and rules change, so always confirm the current requirements on GOV.UK before applying.
Example fields
GOV.UK gives examples of digital technology areas, including:
- Financial technology (fintech)
- Gaming
- Cyber security
- Artificial intelligence
Eligible backgrounds
You do not need a job offer. Your background can be either:
- Technical, for example a developer, engineer or data scientist
- Business, for example commercial, investment or digital product expertise in a technology company that creates software or hardware, or processes data
Endorsement
The Home Office sends your endorsement application to the endorsing body for digital technology, named on GOV.UK as Tech Nation. A decision usually takes 5 to 8 weeks. Check GOV.UK for the current endorsing body and criteria before you apply.
Settlement
You may be able to apply for indefinite leave to remain after:
- 3 years if you applied as a leader (exceptional talent)
- 5 years if you applied as a potential leader (exceptional promise)
