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ARTICLE · 14 AUGUST 2024

Global Talent: Arts Council Endorsements

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Those applying under the Global Talent route are normally required to obtain an endorsement from the endorsing body in their field. For those applying on the basis of dance, music, theatre, visual arts (including museums and galleries), literature and combined arts, the relevant body is the Arts Council. Here, we consider the requirements to be met and the documents to provide for this application.

The Global Talent Visa

The Global Talent Visa is for those who are highly skilled in the fields of science and humanities, technology, fashion, and architecture. Successful applicants can be granted permission to enter or stay in the UK for up to five years.

As a requirement of this route, applicants must receive an endorsement from the relevant endorsing body in their field, confirming that they meet the exceptional promise (for potential leaders in the relevant field) or exceptional talent (for leaders in the relevant field) criteria. Applicants must make

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