- Prepare evidence and lettersUsually the longest partWeeks to months
- Apply online to the Home OfficeEndorsement fee£561
- Endorsing body decidesDepends on the endorsing body2 to 8+ weeks
- Apply for the visa£205 visa fee plus healthcare surchargeWithin 3 months
We help with Stage 1 only
This guide sets out the published GOV.UK rules beyond Stage 1 so you can plan ahead. Our service covers the Stage 1 endorsement application. Figures and rules checked on GOV.UK on 11 November 2026. Fees can change, so confirm them on GOV.UK before you pay.
Who can extend
The two ways to qualify for an extension
GOV.UK says you can usually apply to extend in one of two cases.
- You applied based on an endorsement, and the endorsing body that endorsed you has not withdrawn its approval
- You applied based on an eligible prestigious prize, and the prize has not been withdrawn
Evidence
Show that you earned money in your field
You must be able to show that you earned money in your expert field during your time in the UK, for example with payslips. Keep payslips, contracts, invoices and tax records from the start of your visa, so the evidence is ready when you apply.
Evidence for an extension on GOV.UKLength
How long an extension lasts
You can extend for up to 5 years at a time, and you can renew as many times as you like while you still meet the requirements. Apply before your current visa expires.
How long you can stay on GOV.UK Conditions and duration explainedWe help with Stage 1, the endorsement application. Not endorsed yet? Talk to us about your evidence.
Book a free 30-minute callCost
What an extension costs
It costs £766 to extend, from inside or outside the UK, plus the healthcare surcharge. There is no fee for fingerprints and a photo. Your partner and children apply separately and each pay the fee and the surcharge.
Extension fees on GOV.UK Work out the total costApplying
How to apply, and from where
Most people apply online from inside the UK. You can also apply online from outside the UK to extend a Global Talent visa you have had in the last year, from any country where you have permission to live for at least 6 months. You prove your identity with the UK Immigration: ID Check app or at a UKVCAS service point, and you will be told which when you apply.
How to apply on GOV.UKTiming
How long the decision takes
You will usually get a decision within 8 weeks of your application date, and you may be able to pay for a faster decision. If you apply in the UK, do not travel outside the UK, Ireland, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man until you have a decision, or your application will be withdrawn.
Decision times on GOV.UKFamily
Extending for your partner and children
Your partner and children apply separately to extend. They can apply at the same time as you, or at any time before their current visa expires.
Family extensions on GOV.UK Read our dependants guideOr settle
Extend, or apply to settle
Depending on your field and how you applied, you may be able to apply for indefinite leave to remain after 3 or 5 years instead of extending. Check the settlement rules before you pay for another extension.
Settlement on GOV.UK Read our settlement guideRelated guides
Keep reading
Guides applicants usually read next on this topic.
Global Talent visa settlement (ILR): when you can apply after 3 or 5 years
Whether you can settle after 3 or 5 years depends on your endorsing body and category. Here are the settlement rules from Appendix Global Talent, with the fee and family rules.
Read related guideGlobal Talent visa conditions and duration: what the visa lets you do and how long it lasts
The Global Talent visa lasts up to 5 years at a time and can be extended without limit. Here are the conditions on work, study and public funds, from the Immigration Rules and GOV.UK.
Read related guideGlobal Talent visa dependants: bringing your partner and children
Your partner and children can join you on a Global Talent visa as dependants. Here is who qualifies, what evidence they need, what it costs and what they can do in the UK, from GOV.UK.
Read related guideApplying from outside the UK. Facts for Global Talent visa holders planning an extension, checked against GOV.UK on 11 November 2026.
Article FAQ
Questions to settle before you spend time or money.
Use these answers to check the practical risks, documents, and decisions connected to this topic.
Can I extend my Global Talent visa?
Usually, yes, if your endorsement has not been withdrawn (or, on the prize route, your prize has not been withdrawn) and you can show that you earned money in your expert field during your time in the UK.
How much does it cost to extend a Global Talent visa?
£766 plus the healthcare surcharge. Each family member pays the same fee and the surcharge.
How long does a Global Talent visa extension take?
GOV.UK says you will usually get a decision within 8 weeks of your application date. You may be able to pay for a faster decision.
Do I need a new endorsement to extend?
No. GOV.UK says you can usually extend as long as the endorsing body that endorsed you has not withdrawn its approval.
Can I travel while my extension is being decided?
No. If you apply in the UK, you must not travel outside the UK, Ireland, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man until you get a decision, or your application will be withdrawn.
Who can help me with a Global Talent visa extension?
Tier 1 Global Talent Visa, led by founder Mihir Thaker, works only on the Stage 1 endorsement application. For an extension, please speak to an immigration solicitor or a regulated immigration adviser.
Stage 1 help
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