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Not for the visa itself, neither at the application nor extension stage. There is<\/strong> one for indefinite leave to remain: for indefinite leave to remain, CEFR B1 level English, or B2 level for applications made on or after 26 March 2027<\/strong>, plus the Life in the UK test are required. The same applies to family members. <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
Can my family come with me?<\/h3>\n\n\n
Yes. Your spouse and children under 18 can apply as dependants and will have full rights to work and study in the UK. <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Can I be self-employed or set up a company?<\/h3>\n\n\n
Yes. This is one of the main advantages of the route. You can set up a company, work freelance, consult, or hold shares without restriction. <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Is there a minimum salary requirement?<\/h3>\n\n\n
No. There is no salary threshold at any stage. At the indefinite leave to remain stage, you need to show that you are earning income in your field in the UK, but no specific figure is required. <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Can I study in the UK with a Global Talent Visa?<\/h3>\n\n\n
Yes, you can study alongside your work, including at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. An Academic Technology Approval Scheme certificate may be required for some programmes. <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Can the visa be extended?<\/h3>\n\n\n
Yes, as long as you continue to meet the requirements, you can extend your visa for one to five years at a time, with no limit on the number of extensions. You do not need to obtain a new endorsement for an extension. <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Is there a minimum period I must spend in the UK?<\/h3>\n\n\n
For indefinite leave to remain, you are generally expected not to spend more than 180 days outside the UK in any 12-month period. Absences for research linked to the endorsed field may be excluded from this count if evidenced; each case is assessed by the Home Office.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Can I apply for indefinite leave to remain and citizenship?<\/h3>\n\n\n
Yes. Indefinite leave to remain may be possible after three or five years, depending on your endorsement type as stated in the table above, provided you meet the conditions; British citizenship can normally be considered twelve months after obtaining indefinite leave to remain. <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
How can Visavis help?<\/h2>\n\n
Endorsement is won or lost on evidence. In our experience, unsuccessful applications rarely come from individuals who lack sufficient standing; they come from those who document the wrong things, choose the wrong endorsing body, or submit letters that read like general references instead of arguments. <\/p>\n\n
We work with applicants across all seven routes: first assessing whether you meet the threshold, determining which endorsing body suits your profile, shaping your evidence portfolio, and informing those writing your letters about what assessors truly want to see.<\/p>\n