US EditionBritain considers plan to scrap visa fees for top global talent, FT reports
The UK aims to attract top scientists and experts by potentially waiving visa fees of £766 for applicants from top universities or award winners to boost innovation and growth.
- The UK government is considering abolishing visa fees for the world's top scientists, academics, and IT experts to drive economic growth.
- The 'global talent task force' is exploring ways to attract these professionals, such as scrapping the £766 visa application fee and £1,035 yearly immigration health surcharge.
- The plan aims to significantly cut costs for applicants from the world's top five universities or winners of prestigious awards in their fields.
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UK considers plan to scrap visa fees for top global talent, FT reports
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is exploring proposals to abolish some visa fees for top global talent at a time when the U.S. has taken a tougher stance on immigration, the Financial Times reported on Monday.
As Trump tightens visa norms, Starmer plans to drop UK visa fees to tap global talent
In a bid to attract top talent to the United Kingdom at a time when US President Donald Trump is pursuing an anti-immigrant agenda, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is working on policies to bring to the country's world's best scientists, academics, and digital experts.
UK considers plan to scrap visa fees for top global talent
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