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17 November 2025

Global Talent Visa For Academics | Global Talent Visa UK (Video)

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In this video, Gary McIndoe explains how the UK's Global Talent Route works for academics. He covers the key benefits of the visa, including faster settlement after 3 years...
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In this video, Gary McIndoe explains how the UK's Global Talent Route works for academics. He covers the key benefits of the visa, including faster settlement after 3 years, full work freedom and no need for corporate sponsorship. Discover which endorsing body you'll need (the Royal Academy of Engineering, the British Academy, the Royal Society or UKRI) and how to decide which route (exceptional talent or exceptional promise) is right for you.

If you're an academic based outside the UK looking to move here under the Global Talent Visa, this is an essential introduction.

Timestamp overview:

0:00 Introduction – Gary McIndoe

0:27 Benefits of the Global Talent Route

0:50 Work flexibility – self-employment or employment

1:07 Which endorsing body to use (Academia path)

2:45 UKRI fast-track route for researchers

3:16 Peer view

4:30 Summary

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