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