Visas
ILR in 5 Years or 10 Years? The New Earned Settlement Rules for 2026-2027
The UK is raising standard ILR from 5 to 10 years under Earned Settlement. High earners: 3 years. Refugees: 20 years. Rules as of 29 Sep 2026.
Settle Path| Sep 29, 2026
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global talent visa — Page 3
Residency & citizenship
Global Talent Visa in the UK: why processing times are growing year after year
Global Talent requirements and timelines in Britain are tightening. IT and arts: how criteria are changing and how long approval actually takes
Merit Passage| Sep 28, 2026
Residency & citizenship
Moving to the UK: Life in London, Global Talent and Innovator Founder Visas, Non-Dom Tax
UK relocation guide: Global Talent and Innovator Founder visas, citizenship after 5 years, and the non-dom tax rule letting new residents spend foreign income tax-free for 4 years.
Talent Passeport| Sep 27, 2026
Residency & citizenship
UK Passport in 5 Years: The Most Stable Path to Second Citizenship
How to get UK citizenship in 5-6 years through residency: work visas, innovator business routes, and Global Talent visa for IT, science, and arts professionals.
Merit Passage| Sep 24, 2026
Visas
Global Talent Visa UK: Requirements, Public Profile, and Costs
Endorsement, publicity proof, NDA workarounds and costs: agency support £6,900, health surcharge up to £15,000 for 5 years. Full 2026 timeline inside.
Talent Passeport| Sep 23, 2026
Visas
Global Talent in 2026: requirements tighten as applications surge
UK Global Talent visa takes longer to process at Arts Council in 2026. Requirements are tightening in IT even as the programme expands. Tip: apply sooner rather than later.
Eu Residence| Sep 19, 2026