The Global Talent Visa for Digital Technology
This guide was last updated: 4 August 2025
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IMPORTANT NOTICE: The Tech Nation Global Talent endorsement application process changed on 4 August 2025.
Tech Nation’s previous application form and portal were removed and replaced by an updated version of the standard Home Office Stage 1 Endorsement form.
Applicants must now use the updated Home Office form to submit their Global Talent endorsement application to Tech Nation. Access to Tech Nation’s previous platform is no longer available.
Tech Nation remains as the endorsing body for the digital technology route of the Global Talent Visa. The above is a change in application process only, and does not affect Tech Nation’s status as the active endorsing body. Applicants are advised to apply as normal and as instructed above.
Please see the related FAQ page for more information.
Tech Nation cannot assist with enquiries regarding the updated application process, please contact the Home Office
<aside> <img src="/icons/globe_purple.svg" alt="/icons/globe_purple.svg" width="40px" /> The Global Talent Visa enables the brightest and best tech talent from around the world to come and work in the UK’s digital technology sector, contributing their cutting-edge expertise, creativity and innovation to maintaining the UK’s position at the forefront of the global digital economy.
Tech Nation is the official Home Office designated endorsing body authorised to assess endorsement applications from individuals with expertise in digital technology and who want to come to the UK under the Global Talent visa.
The Tech Nation Visa is for founders and employees with technical or business backgrounds, including all tech sub-sectors like fintech, AI, cyber, and games. The visa is valid for up to 5 years, enabling you to work, change employers, or be self-employed, without the need for further authorisation. The Tech Nation Visa can be extended to your immediate family members and after the initial visa period, you can either apply for an extension or permanent settlement in the UK.
If you are a talented or promising individual and want to work in the UK’s digital technology sector, the Tech Nation Visa is for you.
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