It costs £766 to apply for the Global Talent visa. If you are applying based on an endorsement, you pay it in two parts: £561 when you apply for the endorsement and £205 when you apply for the visa itself. If you are applying as the winner of an eligible prestigious prize, you pay the full £766 when you apply for the visa.

These fees are not refunded if your application is refused.

The total cost then depends on the visa length — you choose between 1 and 5 years. If you are planning to settle in the UK (ILR) and apply for citizenship, choose the maximum 5 years.

You will also pay the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) — £1,035 per person per year, so £5,175 for a 5-year visa.

If your family is joining you, each family member pays the same £766 visa fee plus the IHS.

Depending on your country, you may also need a tuberculosis test from an approved clinic — roughly another $100.

In total, a 5-year visa costs around £6,000 per person. For an exact calculation for your situation, book a free consultation.

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