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 8 October 2026. Fees can change, so confirm them on GOV.UK before you pay.
At a glance
What each person pays, and when
These are the Home Office fees for the Global Talent route, from GOV.UK and the Home Office fees table that applies from 8 October 2026.
Visa fee
The £766 fee is split across the two stages
If you apply with an endorsement, the £766 fee is paid in two parts: £561 when you apply for the endorsement and £205 when you apply for the visa. If you have won an eligible prestigious prize, you skip Stage 1 and pay the full £766 when you apply for the visa. Extending the visa, or switching to it from inside the UK, also costs £766. There is no fee for giving fingerprints and a photo.
Fees on GOV.UKHealthcare surcharge
The healthcare surcharge is usually the largest cost
Most applicants pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for every year of the visa, when they apply. It is £1,035 a year for adults and £776 a year for applicants under 18. The amount depends on the length of visa you choose.
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Example totals for a main applicant and family
These examples add the Home Office fee to the healthcare surcharge. They assume an endorsement, an application from outside the UK, and no paid faster decision. Your own total depends on the visa length you choose.
Faster decisions
Optional faster decisions cost extra
You may be able to pay for a faster visa decision. You are told whether it is offered when you apply. The Home Office fees table lists these prices.
- Outside the UK: priority service £500; super priority service £1,000
- Inside the UK: priority service £500; super priority service £1,000
Later costs
Extension and settlement fees
If you extend, each person pays £766 again plus the healthcare surcharge for the new period. When you apply to settle, indefinite leave to remain costs £3,226 per person and no healthcare surcharge is due. You must also meet the English language and Life in the UK requirements, which have their own test fees.
Extending on GOV.UK Read our settlement guideKeeping figures current
How we keep these figures up to date
We check these figures against GOV.UK and the Home Office fees table every week, and update this guide and the date at the top when a figure changes. Always confirm the fee on GOV.UK before you pay, because you are charged the fee in force on the day you apply.
Related guides
Keep reading
Guides applicants usually read next on this topic.
Global Talent visa Stage 2: how to apply for the visa after endorsement
Once you are endorsed, you have 3 months to apply for the visa. This guide covers the deadline, fees, documents, identity checks, family applications and decision times.
Read related guideGlobal 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 guideWhat the Global Talent visa is, and how Stage 1 endorsement works
The Global Talent visa needs no job offer or sponsor and lets your family join you. Stage 1 is the endorsement application, where an endorsing body decides whether you are a leader or a potential leader in your field.
Read related guideApplying from outside the UK. Fees are charged in pounds sterling. If you pay with a card in another currency, your bank's exchange rate and any card charges are added, so allow a margin.
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.
How much is the Global Talent visa fee?
£766 per person. With an endorsement, the main applicant pays £561 at Stage 1 and £205 at Stage 2.
How much is the healthcare surcharge for the Global Talent visa?
Usually £1,035 a year for each adult and £776 a year for each child under 18, paid when you apply for the length of the visa.
Do my partner and children pay separately?
Yes. Each pays the £766 fee and their own healthcare surcharge.
What does a 5-year Global Talent visa cost in total?
For a main applicant with an endorsement, £5,941: £561, £205 and £5,175 for the surcharge.
Is there a healthcare surcharge when I apply to settle?
No. Indefinite leave to remain costs £3,226 per person and no surcharge is due, unless you are only given limited leave.
Are adviser fees part of the Home Office fees?
No. Anything you pay an adviser is separate from the Home Office fee and the healthcare surcharge.
Stage 1 help
Budget set? The endorsement is the hard part.
The fees are fixed. What decides whether you reach Stage 2 is the Stage 1 endorsement. Check which endorsing body and category fit you, or book a free call about your evidence.