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Choose the UK
Join Europe’s leading tech industry
Why choose the UK?
With over 200,000 tech companies, it’s the perfect time to start or join a digital tech business in the UK. From multinational tech giants to boutique tech companies, AI and machine learning to cyber security and big data, the UK is a world-leader in digital tech.
So what are we missing? You!
The UK needs people with exceptional talent and experience in tech and there’s never been a better time to join the UK’s tech scene.
The UK in numbers
1.87mdigital tech jobs currently in the UK
Salariesare higher for digital tech workers
76.1%employment rate (February 2020)
220,000tech companies in total
£184bnturnover of UK tech companies
£4.46bninvested in UK tech companies
More reasons to choose the UK
We’ve put together a list of the Top 10 reasons why the UK is a great choice for a talented techie like you.
Our Visa
The Tech Nation Visa enables the brightest and best tech talent from around the world to come and work in the UK’s digital technology sector, contributing their cutting-edge expertise, creativity and innovation to maintaining the UK’s position at the forefront of the global digital economy.
Tech Nation has been designated by the Home Office to endorse applications for the Tier 1 Exceptional Talent Visa in digital technology. If you’re exceptionally talented or show exceptional promise and want to work in the UK’s digital technology sector, the Tech Nation Visa can help you do this.
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Tech Nation Visa may not be for you, please see Gov.uk section on work visas.
Tech Nation Visa may not be for you,
perhaps consider the Tier 1 Investor Visa
Tech Nation Visa may not be for you,
perhaps consider the Tier 1 Entrepreneur Visa
Tech Nation Visa may not be for you,
perhaps consider the Tier 2 General Visa.
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Visa ambassador stories
Check out the stories of Visa Ambassadors, applicants who have successfully been endorsed a Tech Nation Visa tell the stories of how the visa and moving to the UK has benefitted them.
Kyle Redelinghuys
Software Developer (Fintech)Cansu Deniz Bayrak
Tech-for-good investor from TurkeyMukesh Adhvaryu
Entrepreneur from IndiaYongjie Chen
UX Designer from ChinaUdi Nachmany
Developer from JerusalemAkram Dweikat
Machine Learning computer engineer from PalestineLev Perlman
Full-stack software engineer from IsraelMadhumita Mund Rao
Leader in location intelligence data, analytics and technology from IndiaAlejandro Saucedo
Machine Learning specialist from MexicoHerman Komashko,
Digital Engineer from UzbekistanBrenda Della Casa
Content Leader, Writer and StrategistJosue Vivas
Nuclear Design Engineer
How immigration has enriched the UK throughout history
We know having a multicultural and diverse society brings a country all kinds of benefits, but did you know the UK can thank immigration for some of its most iconic brands, icons and inventions?
Tesco
This iconic grocery store was established by Jack Cohen, the son of a Polish immigrant. Tesco started out as one little market stall and ahs grown into and empire.
Fish & chips
This iconic duo is sold as classic British street food in any self-respecting seaside town, but it was Jewish immigrant Joseph Malin who opened the first shop.
Mini Cooper
The Mini Cooper has long been deemed a national symbol of Britain but has also enjoyed worldwide popularity. It was invented by the Greek immigrant Sir Alec Issigonis.
Cafe Nero
This popular chain was founded by American Gerry Ford in the ’70s, because he wasn’t able to find decent coffee in a stubbornly tea-drinking nation.
The Duke of Edinburgh
The Queen’s husband is from Corfu and born of Greek and Danish royal families. He became a naturalised British citizen before marrying the Queen in 1947.
Afternoon tea
Made fashionable first at The Ritz Hotel in London, this iconic and fancy pants British meal was invented by Swiss hospitality impresario César Ritz.
Want to know more?
Visit our Main Visa page for more application guidance, FAQ’s, criteria and more.
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For the best application guidance, see our Visa Guide and official guidelines from The Home Office.