Before you apply for the Global Talent visa, you need to prove that you are a leader or potential leader in your field. This is called applying for an endorsement - find out how to apply for an endorsement before you apply for a visa.
You can apply for this visa if:
you’ve been endorsed by an organisation approved by the Home Office
you’re applying within 3 months of receiving your endorsement letter
the organisation that endorsed you has not withdrawn its approval
If you apply for the visa before you have applied for an endorsement, your visa application may be rejected, but you’ll get the visa application fee back, minus the processing fee.