This is the list of all available United Kingdom visa for tech talents:
Visa Route | Best For | Duration | Est. Cost | Apply Individually | π Apply |
Skilled Worker | Employed devs at UK companies | Up to 5 yrs | ~Β£3,000βΒ£4,000 | β | gov.uk/skilled-worker |
Scale-up Worker | Mid-senior devs at startups | 2 yrs | ~Β£2,500βΒ£3,500 | β | gov.uk/scale-up |
Global Talent | Senior/exceptional tech talent | Up to 5 yrs | ~Β£1,500βΒ£2,500 | β | gov.uk/global-talent |
HPI (High Potential) | Recent grads from top global unis | 2 yrs | ~Β£1,500βΒ£2,000 | β | gov.uk/high-potential-individual |
Graduate Visa | Recent UK grads | 2β3 yrs | ~Β£800βΒ£1,500 | β | gov.uk/graduate-visa |
Innovator Founder | Tech startup founders | 3 yrs | ~Β£3,000βΒ£5,000 | β (with endorsement) | gov.uk/innovator-founder |
T5 Temporary Work | Short-term tech projects | Up to 12 mo | ~Β£1,200βΒ£2,000 | β | gov.uk/temporary-worker |