Live and work in the UK for 1–5 years
- No job offer or sponsor required
- Work for anyone or for yourself
- Start a business, freelance, consult, or join a company.
No visa lottery – approval depends on your achievements
Apply from anywhere in the world
Bring your family (partner and children under 18)
Exceptional Talent: ILR after 3 years, citizenship after 5
Exceptional Promise: ILR after 5 years, citizenship after 6
Fast route to permanent residency (ILR) and citizenship
Flexible submission format
Access to NHS, banks, and education
No income threshold or employer restriction