🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Extraordinary Talent
Global Talent Visa — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum annual salary | €883 |
| Health insurance | Required (valid in-country) |
| Age range | 18–None |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €883 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 60 months.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.gov.uk/global-talent.
- Typical processing: ~21 days.
Frequently asked
Do I need health insurance?
Yes — valid health insurance in the country is required.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Minimum annual salary
https://www.gov.uk/global-talent · verified 2026-06-21
Health insurance
“You’ll also have to pay the healthcare surcharge as part of your application.”
https://www.gov.uk/global-talent · verified 2026-06-21
Age range
“You must also be at least 18 years old.”
https://www.gov.uk/global-talent · verified 2026-06-21
Application fee
https://www.gov.uk/global-talent · verified 2026-06-21
Open to all nationalities
https://www.gov.uk/global-talent · verified 2026-06-21
Not sure if you qualify?
Get a free, source-backed verdict on every route you're eligible for — in 3 minutes.
Get Your Free Verdict →Other United Kingdom routes
UK Ancestry visa — United Kingdom: requirements, costs & how to apply (2026)British Citizenship by Descent / Registration (UKM — born before 1983 to British mother) — United Kingdom: requirements, costs & how to apply (2026)International Sportsperson visa — United Kingdom: requirements, costs & how to apply (2026)Creative Worker visa (Temporary Work) — United Kingdom: requirements, costs & how to apply (2026)Government Authorised Exchange visa (Temporary Work) — United Kingdom: requirements, costs & how to apply (2026)Health and Care Worker — United Kingdom: requirements, costs & how to apply (2026)Senior or Specialist Worker visa (Global Business Mobility) — United Kingdom: requirements, costs & how to apply (2026)Secondment Worker visa (Global Business Mobility) — United Kingdom: requirements, costs & how to apply (2026)Compare all Extraordinary Talent programs →
More about emigrating to United Kingdom →
Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-21.