The Global Talent route enables the most highly skilled individuals, who can achieve the required number of points, to enter the UK without a job offer if they are endorsed by a recognised UK body, as approved by the Home Office. Applicants can also work in the UK on a Global Talent visa if they’ve won an eligible award. These prizes have been identified by the Global Talent endorsing bodies as demonstrating exceptional talent. You do not need to be a licensed sponsor to employ a migrant under the Global Talent route. This route is designed to attract recognised global leaders and promising individuals in science, humanities, engineering, the arts and digital technology. Top scientists and researchers can benefit from a quicker endorsement process as part of a fast track STEM scheme. As of January 2021, the current list of approved endorsing bodies is as follows:
The Royal Society, for science and medicine
The Royal Academy of Engineering, for engineering
The British Academy, for humanities
UK Research and Innovation, for science and research
Tech Nation, for digital technology
Arts Council England, for arts and culture