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Arts Council England: Stage 1 checklist

For arts and culture, including the partner routes for film and television, fashion, architecture and design. Checked against the published guidance on 17 October 2026.

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Before you start

You have confirmed your area of practice and whether a partner body assesses it: Pact (film and television), the British Fashion Council, RIBA or the Design Business Association.
Your application focuses on one area of practice only.
You have chosen Exceptional Talent or Exceptional Promise.

Documents

Artistic CV showing your full professional career with specific dates. A LinkedIn link or screenshot is not accepted.
Up to 10 pieces of evidence, each up to 2 pages, from the last 5 years.
Each piece of evidence uploaded as a separate document.
Webpages: a full printed copy or screenshot plus a working URL.
Full certified English translations. Web browser translations are not accepted.

Letters

3 letters, each up to 3 pages, from people or organisations you have worked with.
No two letters from the same organisation.
Each letter written for this application, dated, signed, with the author's CV or biography and full contact details.
No handwritten letters, and no letters from Arts Council Northern Ireland, Creative Scotland or Arts Council Wales.
No fourth letter. Only the three listed on the form are used.

Final checks

No physical items such as DVDs or books.
The Stage 1 fee is £561 (GOV.UK, checked 16 October 2026).
Nothing can be added after you submit, and a review cannot take new evidence.

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Arts Council England: Global Talent visa guidance
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