4-6
3 or 5
5 or 6
No Job Offer required
Work for any employer, change jobs, run a business, study or do it all at the same time
Relocate with family
They will get access to the UK healthcare & prestigious education
No English proficiency certificate required
There is no need to pass any English proficiency exam
Obtain British Passport
Receive citizenship in the United Kingdom in 5 or 6 years
Receive UK PR
Receive British permanent residence in 3 or 5 years
No maintenance funds required
No need to proof any funds available for relocation to the UK
Applicant
Must demonstrate exceptional creative expertise in producing, composing, or performing music or art, with a proven track record of creating influential works or contributing to significant artistic projects.
Applicant
Must demonstrate proven expertise in designing, creating, and launching fashion collections or products, with significant commercial success or a notable contribution to the fashion industry.
Applicant
Must demonstrate exceptional architectural expertise in designing, planning, and overseeing the construction of innovative structures or environments, contributing to significant architectural projects.
Applicant
Must demonstrate proven expertise in producing, directing, or contributing to commercially successful or critically acclaimed films, TV shows, or media projects, with a track record of impactful work in the industry.
Be flexible! Tech Nomads elaborated agile service packages to match your best interest in getting UK Artists Visa.
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Non-immigration Advice
FREE re-application in case of refusal by Endorsing Body
Non-immigration Advice
What’s included:
Stage – Document preparation
Dedicated Case Leader
Detailed Guide Step by Step Getting Endorsement Process
Documents prepared and reviewed by a Case Leader with feedback
Stage – Document preparation
Dedicated Case Leader
Full Assistance on Reference Letters and Personal Statement Preparation
Tips, templates and examples of documents, reference letters and CV
Case submission to Endorsement Body
Application assistance to Endorsement Body
Access to Marketplace of Relocation Services
FREE re-application in case of refusal by Endorsing Body
Immigration Advice
What’s included:
Stage – Document preparation
Dedicated Case Leader
Detailed Guide Step by Step Getting Endorsement Process
Documents prepared and reviewed by a Case Leader with feedback
Stage – Document preparation
Dedicated Case Leader
Full Assistance on Reference Letters and Personal Statement Preparation
Tips, templates and examples of documents, reference letters and CV
Case submission to Endorsement Body
Application assistance to Endorsement Body
Access to Marketplace of Relocation Services
Stage – Visa Application
Dedicated UK Immigration Lawyer
Full assistance and preparation of documents for UK Government Authorities
Visa Case submission to UK Government Authorities
Detailed Guide Step by Step Getting Visa Process
Exceptional Talent
UK Settlement in 3 years
Applicant must be recognised as a leading talent in the arts or culture sector in the last 5 years.
To prove eligibility, meeting at least 2 criteria is required:
Win or be nominated for at least 1 international award.
Provide evidence from at least 2 countries of performance, public appearance, or exhibition being internationally significant and/or at least 2 examples of media recognition.
Provide evidence of extensive distribution and sales via international retailers, outlets, or online platforms (just for fashion & design).
Provide evidence of public appearance (e.g., catwalk shows, presentations, exhibitions) recognised internationally.
Criteria to Film & Television:
To prove eligibility, meeting at least 1 criteria is required:
Win one of the awards: Academy Award, BAFTA, Golden Globe, Emmy (main awards).
To win or be nominated for at least one of the main awards in the last 10 years.
To have at least 2 nominations for main awards in the last 15 years.
Combination of awards from PACT list and international sales and media recognition.
Exceptional Promise
UK Settlement in 5 years
Applicant must be recognised as having the potential to become a leading talent in the arts and culture sector in the past 5 years.
To prove eligibility, meeting at least 2 criteria is required:
Criteria to Combined Arts & Architecture:
Evidence from at least 1 country and at least 2 examples of media recognition.
Be nominated or win at least 1 international award.
Provide evidence from at least 1 country of performance/ appearance/ exhibition being internationally significant.
Criteria to Fashion & Design:
Provide evidence from at least 1 country and at least 2 examples of individual work in media recognition (specific to fashion & design).
Obtain support or sponsorship from: British Fashion Council, Sarabande Foundation, Centre of Fashion Enterprise, Fashion East Support, International counterpart of British Fashion Council.
Provide evidence of an order placed from a luxury retailer.
Received recognition from leading industry players.
Criteria to Film & Television:
Exceptional Promise is not available if you work in these areas.
Step 1. Approval from Endorsing Body
About Endorsing Body
UK Endorsing Body is an organization with licence from UK Government, that can issue endorsements for the UK Global Talent Visa route.
What do they do?
Endorsing Body offers to their applicants a range of business support services to help start the business in the UK.
List of Endorsing Bodies
What do they want to see?
The applicant must be recognised as having potential or already be acknowledged as a leading talent in the arts & culture sector within the last 5 years. To prove eligibility, meeting at least 2 criteria is required:
International awards:
Show how you have contributed to the advancement of the arts beyond your regular professional duties. This could include winning or being nominated for international awards, playing a role in initiatives with a meaningful impact on the artistic community.
Media recognition:
To qualify, you need to show a significant artistic, cultural, or entrepreneurial impact within the arts & culture field. Show your outstanding talent through contributions to art & culture.
Public appearance:
Provide evidence of any groundbreaking artistic projects, performances, or cultural initiatives where you were a key figure. This includes both ongoing and completed projects, exhibitions, performances, or festivals.
Endorsement Letter
After evaluation of the Personal profile and Professional Journey of the applicant by Endorsing Body, decision will be made and sent as Endorsement Letter in case of Approval
Step 2. UK Artist Visa Application
Step
Visa Roadmap
How we solve the puzzle
01
1-3 weeks
Prepare Personal Profile and Professional Journey
Drafting and preparing documents package and collecting information about Resume and Professional Experience
Prepare your case by collecting and drafting all necessary documents
Provide necessary templates
Complete all the required forms
02
4-6 weeks
Endorsement Process
Application is submitted to Tech Nation, they will assess the applicant’s skills, abilities, and achievements, and advise the Home Office whether applicant can be endorsed.
Prepare all the necessary documents
Full assistance with the Endorsing Body
03
4-6 weeks
Visa Process
UK Home Office considers immigration aspects, such as whether general grounds for refusal apply and, if you are already in the UK, whether you can switch into the category.
Finalise and prepare case documents for submission to UK Government
Complete and submit the online application form
Facilitate payment of government immigration fees
Schedule biometrics and photo appointment at the local visa center
93%
UK Global Talent Visa for artists and entertainers Granted with Tech Nomads
7-13 weeks
Tech Nomads timeline
Visa
Roadmap
How we solves
the puzzle
Step 1. 1-3 weeks
Prepare Personal Profile and
Professional Journey
Prepare your case by collecting and drafting all necessary documents
Provide necessary templates
Complete all the required forms
Step 2. 4-6 weeks
Endorsement Process
Prepare all the necessary documents
Full assistance with the Endorsing Body
Step 3. 2-4 weeks
Visa Process
Finalise and prepare case documents for submission to UK Government
Complete and submit the online application form
Facilitate payment of government immigration fees
Schedule biometrics and photo appointment at the local visa center
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Obtaining UK Permanent Residency in 3 or 5 Years
To get an ILR (indefinite leave to remain), you will need to demonstrate continuous residence in the UK – you must not be absent from the UK for more than 180 days (6 months) per year.
Applicants must also provide evidence that they are still actively working in the arts or cultural sector.
If you apply for the Arts & Culture talent visa under the exceptional talent category, you will be eligible to apply for Permanent Residence in the UK after 3 years of holding the visa.
If you apply for the Arts & Culture talent visa under the exceptional promise category, you will be eligible to apply for Permanent Residence in the UK after 5 years of holding the visa.
Obtaining British Citizenship in 5 or 6 Years
Apply for UK citizenship one year after obtaining ILR on Innovator Founder visa if all requirements are met. You must be able to prove to the Home Office that you have not been absent from the UK for more than 450 days in the 5-year period prior to submitting your British citizenship application and 90 days in the last year.
If you Apply for Global Talent Visa - you’ll get British Citizenship after 5 years.
If you Apply for Global Promise Visa - you’ll get British Citizenship after 6 years.
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