Question 1

What is the UK Global Talent Visa?

Accepted Answer

The UK Global Talent Visa is an immigration route for talented individuals in science, humanities, engineering, arts (including film & TV), and digital technology. For the tech sector, applications are endorsed by Tech Nation. The visa allows you to work flexibly in the UK without a sponsor, with a path to settlement.

Question 2

What is the difference between Exceptional Talent and Exceptional Promise?

Accepted Answer

Exceptional Talent (MC1) is for individuals recognised as a leading talent in the digital technology sector in the last 5 years, with sustained national or international recognition. It grants up to a 5-year visa with settlement eligibility after 3 years. Exceptional Promise (MC2) is for those recognised as having potential to be a leading talent in the last 5 years, at an early stage in their career. It also grants up to a 5-year visa, with settlement after 5 years. Both routes offer the same work flexibility and benefits.

Question 3

Who is eligible for the Global Talent Visa?

Accepted Answer

To be eligible, you must work in the digital technology sector at a product-led company and demonstrate either: (1) Recognised leadership and significant contributions (Exceptional Talent), or (2) Exceptional potential and rapid progression (Exceptional Promise). You need to meet the mandatory criterion for your route plus exactly 2 optional criteria from OC1 (Innovation), OC2 (Recognition Beyond Occupation), or OC3 (Significant Contributions). OC4 (academic research) exists but is rarely appropriate for Digital Technology applicants.

Question 4

Can I apply if I work in consulting or outsourcing?

Accepted Answer

Tech Nation specifically looks for product-led companies, not consulting or outsourcing firms. If your work primarily involves client services rather than building products, you may face challenges. However, if you have built significant products or have other strong evidence of innovation, you may still qualify.

Question 5

Do I need to have a job offer in the UK?

Accepted Answer

No! One of the biggest advantages of the Global Talent Visa is that you do NOT need a job offer or sponsor. Once endorsed, you can work for any employer, start your own company, freelance, or even be self-employed.

Question 6

Can I bring my family to the UK?

Accepted Answer

Yes, your spouse/partner and children under 18 can join you in the UK as dependents. They will have the right to work and study. Dependents apply separately but their visa duration matches yours.

Question 7

What is the path to permanent residency?

Accepted Answer

With Exceptional Talent (MC1), you can apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 3 years. With Exceptional Promise (MC2), the path to ILR is 5 years. After ILR, you can apply for British citizenship after 12 months.

Question 8

How long does the endorsement process take?

Accepted Answer

Tech Nation aims to provide endorsement decisions within 5-8 weeks of the Home Office forwarding your application. With structured preparation tools, most users complete their application in 2-4 weeks, depending on how much evidence they need to gather.

Question 9

What documents do I need?

Accepted Answer

You need: (1) Three recommendation letters (max 3 pages each) from senior professionals who can vouch for your abilities, (2) A personal statement (max 1,000 words, future-focused) entered directly on the Home Office application form. It must explain your UK plans: why you want to come, your intended role, which city or tech hub, and how you will contribute to UK digital technology. (3) A detailed CV (max 3 pages A4), and (4) Up to 10 supporting evidence documents (max 3 pages each) proving your claims.

Question 10

What happens if my application is rejected?

Accepted Answer

If your endorsement application is unsuccessful, you can request an endorsement review within 28 days. The review is conducted by a different assessor based on your original application only. You cannot submit new evidence at this stage. Our Endorsement Accelerator plan includes support for review requests.

Question 11

Can I apply from outside the UK?

Accepted Answer

Yes! The Global Talent Visa can be applied for from anywhere in the world. Our platform is entirely online, so you can prepare your application from any location. Once endorsed, you can apply for your visa from your home country.

Question 12

How many times can I apply?

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There is no limit on applications, but each application requires a new fee. If rejected, the platform suggests significantly strengthening your evidence before reapplying. Our AI assessment helps identify exactly what needs improvement.

Question 13

How does your assessment system work?

Accepted Answer

Every gap is caught before an endorser sees your application. A 140-point audit checks your evidence across ten specialist criteria simultaneously, finding contradictions in dates, tone, technical depth, and leadership claims. Each check independently identifies strengths and weaknesses, combined into a full report so you know exactly what to fix.

Question 14

Do you write my application for me?

Accepted Answer

No, all content must be authentically written by you, as required by Tech Nation guidelines. We review your narrative structure, highlight key points worth emphasising, suggest optimal word counts, and provide detailed feedback on your self-written drafts. We also help discover evidence from your public profile (GitHub, patents, press mentions) with full audit trails. We help you refine your voice without writing for you.

Question 15

How do you help improve my chances of success?

Accepted Answer

The 140-point validation framework checks every part of your application in parallel: evidence strength, narrative gaps, criteria coverage, and compliance. Weaknesses are flagged before submission so you can fix them, not find out after rejection. The result is a thoroughly reviewed application aligned with the official endorsement criteria.

Question 16

Is my data secure?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we take security seriously. All data is encrypted at rest and in transit. We do not share your personal information with third parties. Your documents are stored securely and you can delete your account and all associated data at any time.

Question 17

Can I try before I pay?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Our eligibility assessment is completely free and requires no account. You can see your recommended route and initial analysis before deciding to purchase. We also offer a 14-day money-back guarantee on all paid plans.

Question 18

Is Get Endorsed a legal service?

Accepted Answer

No. We provide AI-powered preparation tools to help you build the strongest possible evidence portfolio. For immigration legal advice, consult an IAA-registered adviser.

Question 19

Do I still need a solicitor?

Accepted Answer

That depends on your situation. Many applicants use Get Endorsed to prepare their evidence and then decide whether they need professional legal support. Our tools help you arrive better prepared either way.

Question 20

Does Get Endorsed guarantee endorsement?

Accepted Answer

No. Our tools help you prepare the strongest possible application, but the endorsement decision is made by the endorsing body, not by us. Our guarantees relate to the quality of our preparation service.

Question 21

How much does it cost?

Accepted Answer

We offer three paid tiers: Endorsement-Ready Review (£299) includes a 140-point automated audit, evidence scoring, and compliance check. Endorsement Accelerator (£499) includes unlimited re-reviews, priority support, and a 90% Preparation Coverage Guarantee. Enterprise (custom pricing) is for immigration firms. The eligibility check is always free.

Question 22

What payment methods do you accept?

Accepted Answer

We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express) through Stripe. We also support Apple Pay and Google Pay. All payments are processed securely.

Question 23

Do you offer refunds?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We offer a 14-day money-back guarantee on all paid plans - if our audit doesn't reveal a single gap or improvement in your evidence within 14 days, you get your money back. Our Endorsement Accelerator plan also includes a 90% Preparation Coverage Guarantee: if we confirm you're "Endorsement Ready" based on current 2026 Tech Nation criteria and you're not successful, you get a full refund. The guarantee applies to platform readiness scores and does not guarantee the endorsing body's final subjective decision. Full details in our Refund Policy.

Question 24

Is this a subscription or one-time payment?

Accepted Answer

All our plans are one-time payments, not subscriptions. You pay once and get access to all features included in your plan. There are no hidden fees or recurring charges.

Question 25

Can I upgrade my plan later?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can upgrade from the Endorsement-Ready Review to the Endorsement Accelerator at any time. You will only pay the difference (£200). Contact support to arrange an upgrade.

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