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Global Talent Visa For Digital Technology: Technation - Io/Visa #Wearetechnation @technation
Global Talent Visa For Digital Technology: Technation - Io/Visa #Wearetechnation @technation
Global Talent Visa For Digital Technology: Technation - Io/Visa #Wearetechnation @technation
Digital Technology
technation.io/visa
#WeAreTechNation
@TechNation
Contents Choose UK
the best place to be a digital
tech leader
Choose UK 3
What is the Tech Nation Visa? 4
75.5% employment rate
What are the eligibility criteria? 6
How to Apply 7
Tech Nation Visa in numbers 8
2.1m digital tech jobs
Testimonials 10
Other visa routes 11
Exceptional Promise
If you are endorsed, Tech Nation will In the event you are not endorsed,
notify the Home Office, who notify you you have 3 options
Key Criteria Qualifying Criteria
(you must meet one of the following) (you must meet two of the following)
1. Apply for a review: Tech Nation will
1. Have made significant technical, Stage 2 reconsider your application. The
1. Provide more than one example of
commercial, or entrepreneurial contributions decision that follows this review is final.
innovation in the digital technology sector as
as either a founder or entrepreneur or
a founder of a product-led digital technology
employee of a product-led digital technology
company or an employee working in a new
company. 2. You can re-apply through the
digital field or concept that must be clearly
same route again, which allows you
evidenced. to add new evidence. You’ll have to
2. Have been recognised as having the
potential to be a leading talent in the digital You apply for a visa through pay the fee again.
2. Proof of recognition for work outside your
immediate occupation that has contributed technology sector. the Home Office
to the advancement of the digital technology Tech Nation is NOT involved 3. You can apply for entry through
3. Have undertaken continuous learning / in this process.
sector. For example, evidence that you another route
mastery of new digital skills (commercial or
have gone beyond your day to day job to
technical) throughout your career.
engage in an activity that contributes to the
advancement of the sector. You can find detailed guidance about how to apply in
4. Provide more than one example of
The Global Talent Visa Guide for Digital Technology:
exceptional ability in the field by making
academic contributions through research technation.io/visa/guide
endorsed by a research supervisor or other
expert.
62%
between
April 2014
and
March
1500+
endorsement 2019
Global representation rate
of applicants to the
Tech Nation Visa
RUSSIA 6% 29%
between April 2014
applications
and March 2019
EMEA
Applicants type:
NIGERIA 8%
62% Employees
28% Entrepreneurs
2% 10% Other
CHINA
SOUTH
CANADA SOUTH
AFRICA
KOREA 2%
INDIA
COLOMBIA VENEZUELA
25%
22% ECUADOR
BRAZIL
AUSTRALIA 3%
31%
Other
Software
Engineering
5%
NORTH CHILE 45% 6% 19%
AMERICA Marketing Business Dev
LATIN 10% 9%
AMERICA APAC Data obtained from Tech
Nation Visa applications
between April 2014 and
March 2019
Product Data
Science
Testimonials Other visa routes
Anurag Jain Startup visa
Nationality: Indian You can apply for this route if you want to set up a business in the UK. You do not need any funds
I genuinely believe that with it’s leadership in financial services, the UK is to invest in your business but must not have previously set up a business in the UK. Whilst the
best suited to lead disruption in this sector through FinTech. It is home to majority of your time will be spent developing your business you can also take on other work
not only the decision makers but also a large workforce with deep domain outside of this business to support yourself.
knowledge in financial services. With my expertise and interest in FinTech, it
was a no brainer that I have to be in the UK. Innovator visa
It gives me the freedom and choice to work in the UK by taking on projects You can apply for this route if are an experienced business person and want to set up or run a
that I am passionate about and have a keen interest in. In the past year, I business in the UK, however you will need a minimum of £50,000 funding available to invest in
have already worked on three very diverse projects, including one with a the business. You must work entirely on developing your business and may not take on other
very early stage startup and one with a very large investment bank.
employment outside of this business.
technation.io/visa/alumni