To qualify for the UK Global Talent Visa (Digital Technology route), you must work in tech and demonstrate either Exceptional Talent (MC1, for recognised leaders with 5+ years experience, 3-year ILR track) or Exceptional Promise (MC2, for emerging leaders with under 5 years experience, 5-year ILR track). You must satisfy the mandatory criterion and at least two optional criteria with distinct documentary evidence, plus three reference letters from senior professionals at three different organisations.
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Two routes to endorsement
Tech Nation endorses under two criteria: leaders and emerging leaders.
Exceptional Talent
MC1
- Recognised leader in digital technology
- Recognised as a leading talent in the last 5 years
- Evidence of innovation, recognition, or major contribution
Exceptional Promise
MC2
- Emerging leader showing rapid progression
- Typically Early stage in career
- Evidence of innovation, contribution, or recognition in the last 5 years
Both routes require the mandatory criterion (leader or potential leader) plus at least 2 optional criteria supported by distinct documentary evidence, and 3 reference letters from senior professionals at 3 different organisations.
What we assess in 11 steps
11-Step Profile Audit
Your sector, seniority, recognition, and evidence strength, mapped against endorsement criteria
Company Verification
Automated check that your employer is a product-led digital technology company, a hard requirement for endorsement
Route Recommendation
A personalised MC1 or MC2 recommendation with your readiness score
Company type is a hard eligibility gate
The endorsing body requires you to work at a product-led digital technology company. Technical consultancies, outsourcing firms, and staffing agencies do not qualify, regardless of your individual experience or achievements.
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This readiness check provides preparation guidance based on publicly available endorsement criteria. It is not a legal assessment and does not constitute immigration advice. Find an IAA-registered adviser.
Sources
- UK Visas and Immigration. Global Talent visa. gov.uk. Updated 2026.
- Designated Endorsing Body (successor to Tech Nation). Endorsement Guidance for Global Talent Visa: Digital Technology. Criteria: MC1, MC2, OC1–OC4.
- Home Office. Global Talent Visa: endorsement application guidance. Stage 1 fee: £561 (non-refundable). Processing time: 5–8 weeks typical.
Fee amounts and processing times are correct as of May 2026. Always verify current fees at gov.uk before submitting. getendorsed is not affiliated with Tech Nation, the Home Office, or UKVI.
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