A current Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) visa holder or Global Talent visa holder can apply to extend their visa.
The applicant can request that the visa is valid between 1 - 5 years. The conditions to apply for an extension are:
- the organisation that endorsed you has not withdrawn its approval
- you earned money in your expert field during your last period of leave in the UK - the guidance notes have a full list of acceptable evidence
- the visa holder submits their visa application before their current visa expires
APPLY TO EXTEND GLOBAL TALENT VISA
Please read the guidance on the Global Talent visa before you apply.
Fees
Please see our Global Talent visa costs page for information on the visa and Immigration Health Surcharge (NHS) fees.
For more information, please see the Home Office 'Extend your Global Talent visa' webpage.
