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UK GLOBAL TALENT VISA: ARTS AND CULTURE
ARTS AND CULTURE GLOBAL TALENT VISA FOR RESIDENTS OF SWITZERLAND
The UK Global Talent visa offers a pathway for exceptional and promising Swiss (and non-Swiss) residents of Switzerland working in arts and culture fields who seek to work in the UK. Applicants from Switzerland must demonstrate leadership in their field or show potential as leaders, as assessed by Arts Council England.
Endorsement by Arts Council England: Arts Council England can endorse applications in various arts and culture domains, including combined arts, dance, literature, music, theatre, and visual arts, encompassing artistic contexts in galleries and museums.
No Cap on Applicants: There is no limit on the number of applicants from Switzerland who can receive endorsement in the Arts and Culture sub-category of the Global Talent route.
Requirements for a UK Arts and Culture Global Talent Visa for Swiss Residents
To qualify for a UK Global Talent visa in the Arts and Culture field from Switzerland, you must satisfy UK Visas and Immigration that:
Age: You are 18 years or older.
Endorsement: You have received an endorsement letter from Arts Council England or have won a prize listed in Appendix Global Talent: Prestigious Prizes.
Grounds for Refusal: Your application does not fall under any general grounds for refusal.
Specific requirements may vary based on individual circumstances, so consulting an immigration lawyer specialising in UK immigration law for tailored advice is recommended.
To discuss your UK Global Talent Visa application with one of our UK immigration lawyers in Switzerland, contact us on +41 21 588 07 70 or complete the enquiry form below. |
Requirements for Endorsement by Arts Council England
To qualify for an Arts and Culture endorsement from Arts Council England, applicants from Switzerland must:
Be professionally engaged in producing work of outstanding quality, internationally performed, presented, distributed, or exhibited.
Demonstrate a substantial track record over the last 5 years, involving at least two countries for Exceptional Talent applicants or a developing track record in one or more countries for Exceptional Promise applicants.
Evidence Required for Endorsement by Arts Council England
An application for endorsement in Arts and Culture must include:
Three Letters of Recommendation: Two from well-established arts and culture organisations, with at least one based in the UK, and one from either an additional organisation or an individual recognised for expertise in the field.
CV: Detailing career stage and achievements in arts and culture.
Exceptional Talent and Promise Criteria
Exceptional Talent: Provide evidence from at least two countries of media recognition, international awards, or significant international performances, publications, or exhibitions.
Exceptional Promise: Provide evidence from at least one country of recent media recognition, awards, or significant professional engagements.
Arts Council England Endorsement Application Decision Times
Arts Council England typically takes between six to eight weeks to process endorsement applications, followed by an additional 25 working days for a decision once received from the Home Office.
Global Talent Visa Application Following Endorsement
Upon receiving an endorsement from Arts Council England, applicants from Switzerland have three months to apply for a Global Talent visa to enter or remain in the UK. Swiss nationals (and non-Swiss nationals) switching into the Global Talent route must meet specific criteria and may need to apply from their home country if currently holding certain types of visas.
Global Talent Arts and Culture Prestigious Prizes Route
Swiss (and non-Swiss) winners of qualifying prestigious awards listed in Appendix Global Talent: Prestigious Prizes can expedite their endorsement and proceed directly to a visa application.
How Our UK Immigration Lawyers in Switzerland Can Help
Through the Swiss office of our UK immigration law firm, we are delighted to offer a comprehensive range of UK immigration legal services to Swiss citizens (and non-Swiss citizens) residing in Switzerland.
Our UK visa and immigration services for Swiss nationals (and non-Swiss nationals) residing in Switzerland encompass expert guidance on all UK visa routes for Swiss residents, along with a fully-managed UK visa application preparation service tailored for Swiss citizens (and non-Swiss citizens) in Switzerland.
Our experienced immigration lawyers specialise in supporting Swiss resident professionals in combined arts, dance, literature, music, theatre, and visual arts fields. We offer comprehensive guidance through Home Office regulations, ensuring clear and reliable UK immigration advice tailored to your needs.
Contact us on +41 21 588 07 70 or complete our enquiry form for expert assistance with your Global Talent visa application. We prioritise client satisfaction, offering proactive solutions in a professional and approachable manner.
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Applications for extension of stay for Swiss Citizen and non-Swiss Citizen Global Talent visa holders
In order to qualify for an extension of stay on the Global Talent route you will need to have earned money in the UK during your last grant of leave.
These earnings will need to have been linked to the field which led to your initial Global Talent endorsement (if your initial application was granted using an endorsement) or a field related to the subject matter of your prize (if your initial application was granted using a prize listed in Appendix Global Talent: Prestigious Prizes).
You will need to provide evidence from an independent source that is verifiable by the Home Office.
If your initial application was granted using an endorsement you must also not have had your endorsement withdrawn by the endorsing body and the endorsing body must continue to be approved by the Home Office.
The Home Office will also check your character and immigration history to check that you do not fall for refusal under the general grounds.
Applications for settlement for Global Talent visa holders from Switzerland
If you continue to satisfy the requirements for an extension of stay set out above and demonstrate sufficient knowledge of the English language and life in the UK then you will be eligible to apply for indefinite leave to remain after spending a continuous period of 3 years in the UK if:
You were endorsed by the Royal Society, British Academy, Royal Academy of Engineering or UKRI; or
You were endorsed under the exceptional talent criteria by Arts Council England or Tech Nation; or
You were granted your initial application using a prize listed in Appendix Global Talent: Prestigious Prizes.
If you were last endorsed under the “exceptional promise” criteria for Arts Council England or Tech Nation you will need to spend a continuous period of 5 years in the UK before being eligible to apply for settlement.
The relevant continuous period can include time spent in the following immigration categories: Global Talent, Innovator, Tier 1 (excluding Tier 1 (Graduate Entrepreneur)), Skilled Worker, T2 Minister of Religion, T2 Sportsperson, Scale-up or Representative of an Overseas Business.
In order to qualify for indefinite leave to remain in the Global Talent category you will need to have spent not more than 180 days outside the UK during any rolling 12 month during the continuous period of leave relied upon.
Global Talent migrants who hold leave following an endorsement by one of the endorsing bodies for science, engineering, humanities and medicine and who have undertaken research overseas directly related to their grant of leave, will not have such absences counted when they apply for settlement. Partners of Global Talent migrants will be treated in the same way.
Fresh applications, Endorsement reviews, Administrative reviews and Judicial reviews for Global Talent migrants residing in Switzerland
If your application for entry clearance, leave to remain or settlement as a Global Talent migrant has been refused, our immigration barristers can advise on the merits of making a fresh application or challenging the decision.
If you believe that an error has been made in a decision on your endorsement, we can assist you in applying for an endorsement review.
If the decision-maker failed to apply the Immigration Rules or Home Office policy correctly, we can bring Administrative Review proceedings to challenge the decision.
If the decision to refuse your application was unlawful, unreasonable or procedurally improper, our immigration barristers can apply for Judicial Review and provide representation at Judicial Review hearings.
WHAT CAN WE HELP YOU WITH?
To arrange a consultation meeting, call our UK immigration lawyers in Switzerland on +41 21 588 0770 or fill out the form below.
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