3-minute route check
Free Global Talent eligibility checker
Answer a few questions to find your likely endorsing body and see how ready your profile looks before you apply. Free, and no sign-up needed.
Identify your likely Global Talent route
First, it works out which endorsing body is likely to cover your work. Digital technology profiles then get a full self-check; research and arts profiles get a shorter readiness check.
Do you have an eligible prestigious prize?
If yes, a no-endorsement route may apply and the normal endorsement check does not apply.
Which field best matches your primary profile?
Choose the field your strongest work is in.
Questions
About the free checker
Is the Global Talent eligibility checker free?
Yes. It is free, takes about 3 minutes and you do not need to sign up.
What does the checker tell me?
It shows which endorsing body is likely to assess your work. Digital technology profiles then get a full scored assessment against Tech Nation's published criteria. Research, arts and culture profiles get a shorter readiness check.
Does the checker tell me whether I will be endorsed?
No. Only the endorsing body can decide that. The checker gives an indicative result to help you decide your next step.
Which endorsing bodies does it cover?
It points you to any of the six: Tech Nation, the Royal Society, the Royal Academy of Engineering, the British Academy, UKRI and Arts Council England. Only digital technology (Tech Nation) gets the full scored assessment; the others get the shorter readiness check.
What happens to my answers?
Your answers are only sent to us if you choose to send your result for feedback. See our privacy policy for details.
Who runs the checker?
Tier 1 Global Talent Visa, specialists in the Stage 1 endorsement application.
We are experts in the Stage 1 endorsement application for the UK Global Talent Visa. For immigration advice, please seek the services of an immigration solicitor.