UK Global Talent Visa
A two-stage route for exceptional talent: first secure Stage 1 endorsement from the right body, then apply for the visa. Skill Bridge specialises in Stage 1 preparation.
Endorsement bodies
Each field has a dedicated endorsing route. Choosing the right one is the first strategic decision.
Digital Technology endorsing route (formerly Tech Nation)
Best for: Tech founders, engineers, product leaders, designers, digital innovators
Focuses on innovation, leadership, and significant contribution in digital technology.
Arts Council England
Best for: Arts, culture, fashion, architecture, film, and creative leadership
Endorses exceptional contributors across arts and culture disciplines.
The Royal Society
Best for: Scientists and medical researchers with outstanding contribution
Emphasises research excellence, peer recognition, and field leadership.
The Royal Academy of Engineering
Best for: Engineers and technology leaders advancing engineering practice
Values innovation, impact, and professional standing in engineering.
The British Academy
Best for: Scholars and leaders in humanities and social sciences
Centres academic excellence, publications, and peer esteem.
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
Best for: Researchers across disciplines with strong research careers
Supports research leaders through UKRI endorsement pathways.
Benefits
Build your career in the UK with the freedom to take roles that match your talent.
Time on the Global Talent route can count toward indefinite leave to remain.
Work for a tech company, switch employers, or freelance without a sponsor licence.
Eligible family members can join you so you can settle as a household.
Shape your career on your terms — employment, consulting, or founding.
Register a UK Limited company and build from the UK innovation ecosystem.
Prior UK time on eligible routes can support your longer-term settlement goals.
Pathways
Same route family — different evidence standards. The right label depends on career stage and recognition.
For leaders already recognised as world-leading — or with a clear track record of significant contribution in their field.
For emerging leaders with clear potential to become leaders — strong trajectory, early recognition, and credible evidence of rising impact.
Packages
From self-paced learning to bespoke 1-to-1 coaching — pick the support level that matches where you are in the Stage 1 endorsement journey.
Build the leadership narrative
A self-paced course that helps you articulate leadership, impact, and innovation — the foundations endorsement panels look for in Digital Technology profiles.
£799
One-time
Ideal for: Early-stage applicants who need to strengthen how they present leadership before a full strategy engagement.
Templates and guidance, on your schedule
Access Skill Bridge DIY resources — checklists, evidence templates, and structured prompts so you can prepare materials independently with expert frameworks.
£999
One-time
Ideal for: Self-starters who want professional templates and structure without full 1:1 coaching.
Clarity before commitment
A focused strategy engagement to map your profile against Global Talent criteria, identify gaps, and leave with a written pathway plan.
£1,950
One-time
Ideal for: Professionals who want a clear, evidence-driven plan before investing in a full review.
Expert sense-check of your draft pack
Already drafting your endorsement materials? We review your statement, evidence structure, and letters — spotting gaps and strengthening presentation before you submit.
£3,500
One-time · Review focused
Ideal for: Applicants who have drafted materials and need an expert review before submission.
Strategy + review through submission readiness
Our most popular engagement: strategy, narrative drafting support, evidence architecture, letter guidance, and iterative review until your Stage 1 pack is endorsement-ready.
£5,500
Installments available · Most popular
Ideal for: Serious applicants who want structured strategy plus thorough review without full weekly coaching.
Undivided attention, end-to-end
White-glove coaching with dedicated sessions, full support across criteria, structure, evidence, letters, and submission — limited seats each month.
£7,500
Installments available · Full support
Ideal for: Founders and senior talent who want maximum support and a tightly managed path to endorsement.
FAQ
Straight answers before you book a discovery call.
Free resource
A practical primer for Stage 1 endorsement
Download our free guide covering criteria pathways, evidence planning, recommendation letters, and how Skill Bridge approaches Stage 1 endorsement preparation.
Skill Bridge
Global Talent Visa E-Book
Free download
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We'll discuss your assessment and recommend the right package — from Strategy Session to Full Review or Bespoke Coaching. All queries are replied to within 5 working days.