Archive · 22 Jan 2026
UK to Reimburse Visa Fees for Global Talent
The UK is planning to reimburse visa fees for foreign workers who want to work in the country.
This includes people in fields like AI, quantum computing, and semiconductors.
The government will also make it easier for global companies to set up in the UK by speeding up their license process.
They are also doubling the resources for a team that helps bring top talent to the UK.
Additionally, there will be new scholarships for students who win gold in math competitions, so they can study in the UK and work with top research teams.
UK to reimburse visa fees for Global Talent, Innovator Founder, and High Potential Individual visas.
Focus on attracting talent in deep tech sectors like AI, quantum computing, and semiconductors.
Global Talent Taskforce to be doubled in size with private sector expertise added.
New scholarships for International Mathematical Olympiad gold medallists, including internships with leading research teams.
Fast-tracked sponsor licenses for global companies looking to expand in the UK.
- Who
- UK government, foreign talent workers, global companies, researchers, academics
- What
- Reimbursement of visa fees and fast-tracked sponsor licenses
- When
- Announced at the World Economic Forum Annual Meetings
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Why
- To attract top global talent and drive innovation in priority sectors
- Visa Types
- Global Talent, Innovator Founder, High Potential Individual
- Priority Sectors
- Deep tech, AI, quantum computing, semiconductors
- Taskforce Expansion
- Doubling resources and adding private sector expertise
- Scholarships
- For International Mathematical Olympiad gold medallists
- Sponsor Licenses
- Fast-tracked for global companies