Global talent support for businesses

New business employers have now been added to the Global Talent visa

Through the expansion of the Global Talent visa, over 100 businesses can now access world-leading talent more easily, helping to drive innovation and growth. The Global Talent visa offers greater adaptability, removes barriers to international recruitment, and helps businesses recruit top international talent quickly.

Find out about the Global Talent visa and business eligibility.

Visa Fees Reimbursement Scheme for Scale-Ups

The UK government has launched the Visa Fees Reimbursement Scheme for Scale-Ups, a targeted grant scheme to help UK scale-ups in Clean Energy, Life Sciences and Digital & Technologies hire internationally by reimbursing eligible visa application fees for specialist hires and their dependants.

Check eligibility and find out how to apply

OfI Fast Track Referral for a UK Expansion Worker Sponsor Licence

Businesses that are receiving ongoing support from the Office for Investment (OfI) may be able to get a faster decision (fast-tracking) on their UK Expansion Worker sponsor licence from the Home Office. If accepted, this will reduce Home Office processing to around 10 working days (versus 8 weeks standard).

Check eligibility and how to express your interest in a fast-track referral