How I Got the UK Global Talent Visa with Only 18 Months of Tech Experience

From career changer to visa approval: The complete guide to securing the UK’s most flexible work visa as a foreign tech professional

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The UK Global Talent Visa has become the holy grail for international tech professionals seeking to work in the UK without employer sponsorship. As someone who successfully navigated this journey with just 18 months of tech experience. I received endorsement in October 2023 and visa approval in February 2024 (endorsement is valid for 3 months, so I applied for my visa late). I want to share the complete roadmap that led to my success.

This isn’t just another generic guide. It’s a real story of rapid transformation, strategic positioning, and lessons learned that could save you months of preparation time. If I can secure this visa with less than two years of experience in tech, you can too.

For the members without membership, you can read it here.

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