Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced that the U.K. is preparing
to launch a new "Tech Visa" to bring the best global
talent to the U.K. This is the launch of the first major
post-Brexit visa route that looks to balance the potential loss of
skills from EU tech hubs like Amsterdam, Stockholm and Barcelona.
Sunak has said:
"We must now build on our global reputation for
fostering innovative startups and ensure firms can access the
talent, finance and support they need to scale up here in the
U.K."
The full details of the visa requirements are yet to be
released; however, it is expected to be similar to the current
Global Talent visa, where applicants need to show they are a
leading talent in the technology sector or have the potential to
become a leading talent.
