From January 2021, the current Global Talent route will open to EU citizens on the same basis as non-EU citizens. This means the most highly skilled, who can achieve the required level of points, will be able to enter the UK without a job offer if they are endorsed by a recognised UK body, as approved by the Home Office.
An employer will not need to be a Home Office licensed visa sponsor to employ a migrant under the Global Talent route.
This route is designed to attract recognised global leaders and promising individuals in science, humanities, engineering, the arts and digital technology. Top scientists and researchers can benefit from a quicker endorsement process as part of a fast track STEM scheme.
As of July 2020, the current list of approved endorsing bodies is as follows:
- The Royal Society, for Science and Medicine
- The Royal Academy of Engineering, for Engineering
- The British Academy, for Humanities
- UK Research and Innovation, for Science and Research
- Tech Nation, for Digital Technology
- Arts Council England, for Arts and Culture
