UK Global talent visa

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UK Global Talent Visa Routes:
Tech Nation Visa

The Tech Nation visa is a world-leading visa programme
for both emerging and established tech leaders & experts.

Each Tech Nation Visa application is unique. We never automate our work.
Instead, we use authentic legal & business expertise
based on 10 years of industry experience.
UK Tech Nation Visa

What is the UK Tech Nation (Global Talent) visa?

The UK Global Talent visa is a prestigious relocation route tailored for exceptional tech talent
seeking to contribute to the UK’s vibrant tech ecosystem.

The Tech Nation Visa allows you to:

•  Work for any UK employer 

•  Start your own  business or venture

•  Switch jobs and employers without the need for sponsorship

•  Travel in and out of the UK freely during the validity of the visa

•  Bring family members to the UK as dependents

•  Access public services such as healthcare and education

•  Apply for settlement after meeting the residency requirements

UK Tech Nation visa eligibility:
Technical background vs business background

You have a
technical background

You may be eligible for a UK Global Talent visa if you work in digital technology as an expert, engineer or developer.

You have a
business background

You may be eligible for a UK Global Talent visa if you work on the business side as an executive, manager or expert.

UK Tech Nation Visa eligibility:
Are you an established or potential leader?

You are an established leader
in your field

You may be eligible for a UK Global Talent visa (Exceptional Talent category) if you have been recognised as a leader in your field in the last 5 years. 

You also need to have a track record of innovation, mentorship, or research that advanced my field.

You are a potential leader
in your field

You may be eligible for a UK Global Talent visa (Exceptional Promise category) if you have been recognised as a leader in your field in the last 5 years. 

You also need to have a track record of innovation, mentorship, or research that advanced my field.

Why Open Kinetics

Authentic expertise

Every UK Global Talent visa case is unique.
That’s why we never automate the creative and intellectual work that goes into our cases.

Each case receives careful attention from a talent mobility expert with years of genuine expertise.

This way we can ensure that your unique achievements and background get the recognition they truly deserve.

Nuanced approach

We don’t skim and scan.

Every relevant detail of your background is carefully analysed by our talent mobility team.

In our experience, attention to detail can make or break an application.

That’s why we double and triple check every small detail.

Insider knowledge

Endorsement from an appropriate UK organisation is the mandatory basis of any UK Global Talent visa application.


Endorsing organisations openly list official requirements that every application needs to satisfy. However, every organisation has certain unspoken preferences and expectations.

With over 700 successful cases, we have a firm grasp of what endorsing bodies genuinely want to see.

Collaborative communication

We are a talent mobility studio.
We are not a traditional law firm nor are we a purely technology-driven solution.

This is reflected in how we communicate with our clients. We believe that the highest quality results come from focused, collaborative discussions.

With a dedicated communication channel for every client, we make it a priority to learn as much as possible about your case to ensure we put together the best case possible.

Applying for a UK Global Talent visa (Tech Nation):
our 5-step process

We offer all our clients a free assessment to help you understand whether a UK Global Talent visa is a good fit for you.
If there are alternative visa options available to you such a UK Innovator/Founder visa, we will always guide you through your options.

Our team will carefully look through any existing documentation you may already have.
This can include any CVs and professional profiles as well as personal statements, references, and media coverage of your work.

We will then create a personalised roadmap for your case and agree on fees & timescales.

Based on information you provide about yourself, we will carefully curate your professional portfolio.
This will later be sent to Tech Nation to secure their endorsement of your visa candidacy.

Your portfolio will include your CV, professional profiles, personal statement, and letters of reference.
Our team will structure your portfolio to conform to Tech Nation’s requirements and expectations.

Securing endorsement of your visa candidacy from Tech Nation is the basis of a successful Global Talent visa application. 

We will communicate with you to ensure we have collected all relevant information about your case. Once your portfolio is perfected, we will file for endorsement on your behalf.

Once your endorsement is secured, we will collect all necessary documents to file for the Global Talent visa.
At this stage we will also process the required  documentation for any family members that you wish to bring to the United Kingdom with you.

Once your visa is issued, we offer bespoke guidance on your relocation to the United Kingdom.
Either in-house or through our network of trusted partners, we are happy to assist you with business, property, and education advice.

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