Settle in the UK
years sooner.
The Global Talent visa (Architecture) is the fastest, most flexible route to settlement for architects — endorsed as Exceptional Talent, you can get ILR in 3 years, with no employer sponsor. The hard part is the endorsement. Endorsed gets you through it — for a fraction of the £3000–£7000 a lawyer charges.
60-second eligibility check · no card needed · then build from your CV for £250 or assess what you have for £150.
A document-preparation tool — not legal or immigration advice, and no outcome is guaranteed. Using the site means you agree to our terms (below).
Where are you right now?
Your current visa decides how much Global Talent is worth to you. For some, switching saves years.
Your clock isn't ticking
Time on a Student or Graduate visa doesn't count toward settlement — and the Graduate visa can't be extended. Switching to Global Talent starts a real 3-year ILR clock.
Faster, and unsponsored
Skilled Worker is 5 years to ILR, tied to your employer. Exceptional Talent cuts it to 3 — and frees you to switch firms, freelance or start your own practice.
Come without a job offer
Apply from abroad — no employer, no sponsorship. Get endorsed, get the visa, and you're on a 3-year path to settlement from the day you arrive.
Three steps to endorsed.
Check eligibility — free
Tell us where you are and your current visa. In 60 seconds, see your fastest route to settlement and whether Global Talent is worth it for you.
Check eligibilityBuild from your CV — £250
Upload your CV — AI extracts everything, suggests referees and evidence, flags gaps live, and drafts your letters into a colour-coded, cross-referenced dossier.
Build my applicationAssess what you have — £150
Already drafted? Upload your full application PDF and get a criterion-by-criterion readiness score with specific, prioritised fixes.
Assess my applicationA fraction of the £3000+ lawyer quote.
Start free — check your eligibility and build your application before you pay anything. You only pay to generate the final dossier or run a full assessment.
Should you switch? Find out in 60 seconds
Free — no card needed
- Your fastest route to settlement (ILR)
- What your current visa means for ILR
- Whether Global Talent is worth it for you
- A clear recommended next step
Check the application you already have
Full AI assessment
- Upload your full application PDF — we read it all
- Readiness score against the official framework
- Criterion-by-criterion coverage check
- Specific, prioritised fixes
Generate your full dossier from your CV
Per application · up to 10 generations
- Upload your CV — AI extracts everything
- Suggested referees & evidence, gap-flagged live
- Draft letters of support, tied to your evidence
- Colour-coded, cross-referenced PDF dossier
- Free re-assessment included — check it after you fix it
You pay per application — building and checking are free until you generate. A Build covers one application with up to 10 generations. Government fees (endorsement £561 + visa £205) are paid separately to the Home Office and are not included.
What RIBA actually requires
Endorsement requires the mandatory criterion plus at least 2 of 3 optional criteria, evidenced through your documents.
At least 1 from a UK-based leader. Max 3 sides of A4 each.
The application fails without one — even with strong letters.
Built work, exhibitions, awards, media, publications.
Exceptional Talent (ILR in 3 years) or Exceptional Promise (5 years).
Eligibility: an outstanding, internationally published architect
You must have worked regularly in architecture in the last 5 years and be producing work, published internationally, that RIBA judges to be 'outstanding'. If you apply as a leader (Exceptional Talent), you must also prove your work is well known in at least 2 countries.
Always confirm against the official guidance: gov.uk · Arts Council England
Honest answers
Is the Global Talent visa really faster to settlement?
Endorsed as Exceptional Talent, you can apply for ILR (settlement) after 3 years — versus 5 on most work routes. Time on a Student or Graduate visa doesn't count toward settlement at all, so switching early can save years. Exceptional Promise is a 5-year route.
Do you guarantee I'll get endorsed?
No — and be wary of anyone who does. Endorsement is a judgement made by RIBA on behalf of Arts Council England. What we make sure of is that your application is structured, complete and reads as one coherent case, so you're assessed on your merits and not let down by packaging.
Are you immigration lawyers or advisers?
No. Global Talent by AXONO is a document-preparation and coaching tool. We are not regulated immigration advisers and nothing here is regulated immigration advice. For advice on your individual circumstances, consult an IAA-registered adviser or solicitor.
Why is this so much cheaper than a consultancy?
Because you do the inputs and the AI does the heavy lifting of structuring and drafting. Lawyers charge £3000–£7000 for the endorsement stage alone. Our self-serve tiers are £150–£250.
What do I need to start?
Just your email and your CV. The eligibility check needs nothing but a couple of answers; the builder reads your CV and walks you through the rest.
I already drafted an application. Can you just check it?
Yes — that's Assess. Upload your full application PDF and get a criterion-by-criterion readiness report with specific fixes.
Who is eligible for the Global Talent visa as an architect?
Architects with a track record of work that has been built, published, exhibited or recognised internationally. RIBA assesses against a mandatory criterion plus at least two of four optional criteria. The free eligibility check gives you a quick read on your fastest route.
Find out if you can settle years sooner.
Start with the free 60-second check. No card, no commitment.
Check my eligibilityImportant — please read before you use Global Talent
By using this site you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy, and accept that Global Talent by AXONO is an independent document-preparation and coaching tool. We are not affiliated with RIBA, Arts Council England or the Home Office; we are not regulated immigration advisers; and nothing here is legal or immigration advice. We help you prepare a stronger application but do not guarantee any outcome, and we accept no liability for application decisions. For advice on your circumstances, consult an IAA-registered adviser or solicitor. Questions: support@axono.xyz.