- country
- United Kingdom
- eligibility
- For leaders or potential leaders aged 18+ in one of three fields: academia or research; arts and culture; or digital technology. Most applicants must obtain an endorsement demonstrating leadership credentials; winners of an eligible prestigious prize can apply without endorsement. For the digital technology route the Home Office sends the application to be reviewed by Tech Nation as the endorsing body.
- processing notes
- Lets the holder live and work in the UK for up to 5 years at a time, with extensions of 1-5 years available. Base application fee stated as £766 plus the immigration health surcharge. Settlement (ILR) possible after 3-5 years depending on field and endorsement type.