UK Global Talent Visa Guideline! (Theatre)

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🔥This is an overview of the entire UK Global Talent Visa process for theatre (exceptional promise). If you're applying for anything in arts&culture much of this will be applicable to you. I'll be going into greater detail in later videos covering letters of support, international media, international awards, appearances, and finally Q&A. I have some personal advice I share as well!
*** UPDATE: Unfortunately the IHS health surcharge increased by 66% as of February 6, 2024 from £624 per year to £1,035.
***Correction: In your three letters of support two letters must be from nationally or internationally known arts&cultural organizations (at least one must be UK based) and the other can be from an eminent individual.
*Disclaimer: I am not a licensed immigration adviser or legal professional. I am not affiliated with UKVI or Arts Council England. Everything I've shared is based on my personal experience and research. This video should not be your final resource for your application process. Arts Council England changes their guideline from time to time so make sure everything I discuss is up to date.
🇬🇧 HELPFUL RESOURCES
Endorsing Body for Theatre Arts Council England
Global Talent Visa Guideline and Q&A (Arts & Culture): www.artscouncil.org.uk/global...
Website: www.artscouncil.org.uk/
Chat Box: www.artscouncil.org.uk/contact
Email: [e-mail]
UK Phone #: [phone] (10am - 4pm)
UKVI Official Site
UK Global Talent Visa Govt page: www.gov.uk/global-talent-arts...
Application page: www.gov.uk/global-talent/appl...
Apply for Stage 1 (Endorsement): visas-immigration.service.gov...
UK VISA CONTACT Details: www.gov.uk/contact-ukvi-insid...
UK Visa Office Phone # if your inside the UK:0300 790 6268 - select option 2
UK Visa office if your Outside the UK: [phone] - select option 1, Monday to Friday, 24 hours
Calls cost 69 pence per minute on top of your standard network charges
Immigration Advisors
Find a UK immigration advisor: portal.oisc.gov.uk/s/adviser-...
⏰ Time Stamps:
0:00 The UK Global Talent Visa
0:26 Personal Advice
1:20 Arts Council England
2:01 What the visa gets you
2:35 Applying Inside vs Outside UK
3:11 Cost options
4:07 Stage 1 Requirements
7:09 Formatting
9:27 Stage 2 Requirements
10:28 Helpful info
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[@piotrsikora9721]

Super useful, thank you so much!

[@christopherddalton]

Great! Thank you!

[@thaisdomingues2052]

Christopher, I truly appreciate your insights on my application. With a lot of very specific details, I had contacted lawyers and Arts Council England before and wasn't very secure about sending the application. Your review of the application exceeded my expectations; you really paid attention to every detail and gave me amazing insights that I wouldn't have thought of myself about the content, organization of the information, and spelling/typing mistakes. I will recommend your work to anyone I know who is interested in getting the Global Talent Visa. Thank you very much.

[@christopherddalton]

I’m so glad you found it helpful! 😁

[@Anikakony]

Thank you Cristopher, it is a very good video ❤

[@christopherddalton]

Thank you! 😃

[@GPFPG]

Hi Chris, this video is awesome. I’ve got a question regarding academic work. I am a Music Director/Keyboardist who’s worked at multiple conservatoires after studying at a separate university. Being hired as an outside professional rather than studying at the conservatories, would this still count as academic work that I can’t use for media recognition?

[@christopherddalton]

Good question. Teachers/lecturers in education are ineligible disciplines according to page 37 of the guideline, however on page 18 it says being employed to lead workshops/master classes may be allowed. Those two seem to conflict so I’d email the arts council to clarify. You can email me at [e-mail] for more personal questions or want to hear more about how I can help you with your situation.

[@Isioma______]

Hi I need your help on more insight on the global talent visas, I’m a writer and want to apply for this visa with no international recognition. What do I do?

[@christopherddalton]

Hello! Please email me at [e-mail] with more information on your inquiry.

[@rajindergrover3422]

Can Accountant or Audit Professional also eligible for global talent visa

[@christopherddalton]

Hi. This video only focuses on arts and culture. I'm not sure about your question for the other visas.

[@TvHostAndy]

wait, no more than 10?? but no less than how many?

[@christopherddalton]

No more than 10 pieces of evidence total. You can have less than 10. If you submit media you have to have at least two pieces of that category.

[@Joshivibes]

Hi Christopher, I am a dancer, I currently have 3 media recognition- one from my home country and two from the uk (one is a review here In the uk) I also have 2 proofs of appearance- one in uk and one in my home country (both performed on stage) Do you think I stand a chance in getting endorsed?

[@christopherddalton]

Hi Josh. If those five pieces meet the qualifications for the Art Council's guideline and UKVI then yes. I'm currently offering a couple services for those applying that may cater to your situation. Click here to read more: www.christopherdalton.me/gtvukhelp