Stage 1 · Global Talent Visa UK
Build a Global Talent case that gets endorsed.
More than four years preparing Stage 1 cases across Arts Council England and RIBA, now joined by the newly opened DBA Design route. We help you understand exactly what your case needs and how to present it so it gets approved.
100+
endorsed cases
4+
years of experience
30+
professions covered
Iryna Yauseyenko - your personal case strategist, ArtVisa
How the visa works
The Global Talent visa lets you live and work in the UK without a sponsor or job offer.
But first, you need an endorsement – official confirmation that your work meets the Exceptional Talent or Exceptional Promise criteria. This is Stage 1, and it's where most applications succeed or fail. Get it right, and the rest of your visa journey moves fast. That's exactly where we come in.
We handle your Stage 1 case strategy. Stage 2, the actual visa application, is handled by our OISC-registered immigration partners. Together, we cover your full application cycle.
Endorsing bodies
Three routes. Thirty-plus professions.
Rather than spreading across every Global Talent category, we specialise only in the routes that matter for creative practice, building genuine depth in each one.
Arts Council England
All visual arts, craft, curatorial and interdisciplinary creative disciplines.
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Drawing, painting, sculpture, installation art, dance, performance art, literature, music, theatre, illustration, comic art, ceramics, photography, digital and mixed-media art, video art, sound art, textile art, festivals, producers, curators, architects, architectural designers, urban design and planning, interior architecture, landscape architecture, graphic designers, brand designers, service designers, product designers, furniture designers, and more.
A successful creative endorsement case requires far more than simply collecting documents. It requires the right strategy, carefully selected evidence, and a clear understanding of the endorsement criteria.
We support your case when:
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Endorsement guidance feels difficult to interpret or apply
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You're unsure whether your profile fits the Global Talent route
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You're uncertain which projects qualify as evidence
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A previous application was refused and needs restructuring
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Documentation feels overwhelming
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Your portfolio, CV, or supporting texts lack structure
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Your professional practice isn't presented clearly
Collaborative process
Every endorsement application is prepared collaboratively – never by one person alone.
Behind the scenes, your application is supported by specialists in writing, editing, research, translation, curation, and creative practice, depending on the needs of your case.
This collaborative approach allows every part of your application to receive focused attention, while all work is coordinated through a single strategy to create a clear, coherent, and submission-ready application.
This collaborative approach allows every part of your application to receive focused attention, while all work is coordinated through a single strategy to create a clear, coherent, and submission-ready application.
Led by Iryna Yauseyenka, your personal case strategist, focused on the realities of artistic practice.
How it works
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Message us
Tell us about your practice on WhatsApp – we'll point you to the right route, no cost to ask.
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Case Assessment
We review your evidence, identify gaps, and give you a clear strategy for the strongest possible case.
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Build the case
Prepare it yourself with our step-by-step system, or let us handle documents, letters, and structure end-to-end.
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Submit
Your endorsement application is coordinated for submission alongside our trusted legal partner.
Services
We focus on making artistic practice legible and coherent within the application framework.
★ Most popular
Case Assessment
60-minute live session
case assessment
risk analysis
A comprehensive review of your Global Talent case across Arts Council England, RIBA, or the Design route (DBA). Together, we assess the strength of your profile, review your evidence, identify risks, highlight missing elements, and build a personalised strategy for preparing a strong endorsement application. Also suitable if you've previously received a refusal and would like a professional assessment and recommendations for moving forward.
What you'll receive:
- A clear assessment of your case – strengths, gaps and potential risks
- Live expert feedback on your evidence and supporting documents
- Answers to all your questions during the session
- A personalised written summary with a clear action plan and next steps
- A clear path forward – whether you continue independently or want our help finishing the case
- Three days of follow-up support for additional questions
Most applicants need only 2–3 sessions to prepare a strong case.
£250
Self-guided
Build Your Own Case
step-by-step system
video lessons
PDF workbook
Prepare your own endorsement case with confidence using a practical step-by-step system refined through four years of experience preparing Global Talent endorsement cases.
What you'll receive:
- One 60-minute Case Assessment session included (£250 value)
- Step-by-step video lessons covering every stage of case preparation
- A practical PDF workbook
- Arts Council England evidence checklists (RIBA and DBA coming soon)
- Recommendation letter templates and writing guidance
- CV structure and formatting guidance
- Examples of professionally prepared documents
- The most common mistakes that weaken endorsement cases – and how to avoid them
- Expert insights that help strengthen your endorsement case
Build your case with confidence, at your own pace.
£995
★ Premium Service
Endorsement Application Preparation
end-to-end preparation
document preparation
submission-ready
For applicants who already have the experience, achievements, and evidence but want an experienced specialist to prepare a strong, well-structured endorsement application. We take care of organising your materials, structuring your case, preparing key documents, and assembling a coherent submission package – so you can stay focused on your creative work instead of managing a complex application process.
What we do for you:
- One 60-minute Case Assessment session included (£250 value)
- Build a personalised strategy for your endorsement case
- Select and structure the strongest evidence for your application
- Draft all three recommendation letters
- Review and refine your CV
- Organise, format, and prepare all supporting documents
- Prepare a complete submission-ready endorsement application package
- Stay available throughout the preparation process to answer your questions
- Coordinate the final submission with our immigration solicitor for the endorsement application
Most applications are prepared within 4–6 weeks.
£3,950
Professional support with endorsement case preparation. Not immigration or legal advice.
Reviews
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Alina Umirova
illustrator, writer
I used to think the Global Talent visa was something completely out of reach - more like a dream than a real possibility. But thanks to your team, we managed to put together a strong case in just one month.
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Daria Denisenko
art festival producer
I had a complex, non-obvious case, and after dozens of consultations with different specialists, you were the only one who identified a viable basis for my application - while everyone else told me there were no real chances.
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Polina Kulbachevskaia
video artist, filmmaker
Iryna supported me through every stage of the process - from the very first consultation to the final submission. Working with her felt comfortable and reassuring, always clear, calm, and to the point.
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Anna Moshenko
composer, audio engineer
What mattered most to me was not only your help with the documents, but also your support throughout the entire process. I truly believe it would have been much harder without your guidance.
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Vadim Yatsun
video artist, filmmaker
Iryna supported me through every stage of the process – from the very first consultation to the final submission. Working with her felt comfortable and reassuring, always clear, calm, and to the point.
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Max Yarushin
musician
You saved me a million hours of trying to figure out the visa requirements, and patiently answered another two million questions along the way. I’m really glad I decided to get your help.
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Anastasia Vankova
theatre producer
I was very nervous at the start, and Iryna offered constant support with documents, translations, and structuring the case. I ended up with a fully prepared package I simply uploaded to gov.uk
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Lu Chirkova
art & music industry
You helped make my dream come true! The case was put together quickly and professionally, step by step and without stress. If you don’t want to waste your nerves or worry about the outcome - highly recommended.
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Alice Russo
photographer
At first, the Global Talent visa felt like an unreachable mountain, and I didn’t believe I could climb it. But thanks to your help, that mountain turned into a clear route, and I was guided along it with confidence and care.
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Ericka Janes
musician
I thought I still had years of creative growth ahead before qualifying for this visa - but during the consultation, it became clear I already had a strong case. We gathered all the documents together, and I received my endorsement and visa.
FAQ
Eligibility depends on your discipline, professional experience, and how your evidence aligns with the endorsement criteria of the relevant endorsing body. We work with applicants across Arts Council England, RIBA, and the Design route (DBA).
Not sure your discipline or experience meets the criteria? Send us a message on WhatsApp – we'll help you understand whether the route is right for your profile before you book any paid service.
Official guidance:
Global Talent Visa Guidelines →
Arts & Culture: Supported & Ineligible Disciplines →
RIBA guide →
Design Route (DBA) guide →
Not sure your discipline or experience meets the criteria? Send us a message on WhatsApp – we'll help you understand whether the route is right for your profile before you book any paid service.
Official guidance:
Global Talent Visa Guidelines →
Arts & Culture: Supported & Ineligible Disciplines →
RIBA guide →
Design Route (DBA) guide →
Not sure your discipline is eligible, or which endorsement body applies? Message us on WhatsApp first — we'll point you in the right direction before you book anything paid.
Already know the route fits, but want to understand how strong your case is? Case Assessment is the best place to start — we evaluate your materials, identify strengths and gaps, and give you a clear roadmap.
Already know the route fits, but want to understand how strong your case is? Case Assessment is the best place to start — we evaluate your materials, identify strengths and gaps, and give you a clear roadmap.
Yes, you can book at any stage: just starting to build your case, already collecting evidence, or with a complete application ready for review.
Many applicants book early, before investing time in documents – so they focus only on evidence that's actually relevant and avoid unnecessary work.
Many applicants book early, before investing time in documents – so they focus only on evidence that's actually relevant and avoid unnecessary work.
Not every applicant has a submission-ready case from the start. That's completely normal. During a Case Assessment, we identify what's already strong, what needs development, and whether there are realistic ways to strengthen your profile before applying.
A refusal doesn't necessarily mean your profile isn't strong enough. Often the issue is how the evidence was selected, structured, or presented. We review your refusal letter, analyse the previous submission, and identify what went wrong.
You'll get a personalised strategy: restructuring the case, strengthening specific areas, or a roadmap before your next submission.
You'll get a personalised strategy: restructuring the case, strengthening specific areas, or a roadmap before your next submission.
Yes, we specialise exclusively in three Global Talent routes:
Visual Arts (Arts Council England) →
Architecture (RIBA) →
Design (DBA) →
We focus on just these three, so we stay current with the latest guidance and the practical expectations for each route.
Visual Arts (Arts Council England) →
Architecture (RIBA) →
Design (DBA) →
We focus on just these three, so we stay current with the latest guidance and the practical expectations for each route.
No, we work with clients worldwide. All consultations, case assessments, and application preparation are carried out remotely via video calls, email, and secure file sharing, whether you're already in the UK or applying from abroad.
No, government fees are separate from our service fees. In addition, applicants pay:
the Stage 1 endorsement application fee
the Stage 2 visa application fee (following a successful endorsement)
the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS)
Current fees and requirements: gov.uk/global-talent
the Stage 1 endorsement application fee
the Stage 2 visa application fee (following a successful endorsement)
the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS)
Current fees and requirements: gov.uk/global-talent
Partners
Coventry Street Advisors
law firm
Linguacontact
Translation agency
ArtVisa provides art management and strategic coordination of the application process. Legal and immigration services are delivered independently by our partner UK law firms and licensed professionals.
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© 2026 ArtVisa
ArtVisa is an art management and consultancy practice led by Iryna Yauseyenka, operating legally in the UK as a registered sole trader. ArtVisa provides strategic support, case assessment and art management services for artists preparing applications under the UK Global Talent route. ArtVisa does not provide legal or immigration advice. All legal and immigration matters – including procedures, form completion and legal guidance – are handled independently by our trusted legal partner, Coventry Street Advisors, an OISC-authorised firm registered in the UK under licence number F202331821.
