We would love to hear your thoughts, concerns or problems with anything so we can improve!
Feedback Submitted
Thank you for submitting your feedback
New Fast Track Visa Announced for Researchers
29 January 2020 Julia Ascott, Employment Taxes Specialist
The Government has announced a new fast-tracked visa system for top researchers, scientists and mathematicians which will be implemented from 20 February 2020, after the UK leaves the EU. Read the full announcement here.
The Global Talent route replaces the Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) visa route and will be managed by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) rather than the Home Office.
Summary of the key features:
Removes current 2,000 cap. Demand is likely to be much higher after Brexit because EU researchers are expected to need visas to work in the UK after freedom of movement ends
doubles the number of eligible fellowships
provides an accelerated path to settlement for all scientists and researchers
provides for an exemption from our absences rules for researchers, and their dependants, where they are required overseas for work-related purposes
The Immigration Rules to bring the visa changes into effect will be made on the 30 January 2020 and come into effect on the 20 February.
This site uses cookies and other tracking technologies to assist with navigation and your ability to provide feedback, analyse your use of the site and services and assist with our member communication efforts.
Privacy Policy.
Accept cookies
Cookie Settings
Your Privacy
When you visit any web site, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. This information might be about you, your preferences or your device and is mostly used to make the site work as you expect it to. The information does not usually directly identify you, but it can give you a more personalised web experience.
Because we respect your right to privacy, you can choose not to allow some types of cookies. Look at the cookies we use below to help you make an informed decision. However, blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience of the site and the services we are able to offer.
Strictly Necessary Cookies
Always Active
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in or filling in forms.
You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not then work. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information
Cookies Used
Microsoft - ASP.NET_SessionId – keeps you logged in for a set period of time, so that you don’t have to keep logging in
Performance Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site.
All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies we will not know when you have visited our site, and will not be able to monitor its performance