The Tech Nation Visa Alumni Network is for holders of the Global Talent visa. It is run directly by the visa alumni members in partnership with Tech Nation.
Tech Nation Visa Alumni chose the UK for many reasons, including the diversity of the local tech scene, the quality of universities, startup accelerators, and the ease of starting and scaling a business. Alumni have created a growing community within the tech ecosystem of individuals recognised as contributing world-class innovation in digital technology.
Approved for a Tech Nation Visa and want to join the Alumni Network?
Request to join our Tech Nation Slack and Facebook alumni groups to stay in touch with a supportive and active network.
The Tech Nation Visa Ambassadors are a select group of Alumni who act as a ‘link’ between Tech Nation, the Alumni Network and the wider tech community. As key representatives of the visa, they provide insight from their experience as former applicants and the process of applying for the Global Talent visa.
The Ambassadors may help explain the purpose of the visa route and provide a general overview of the application process, however they are unable to support individuals with applications or advise regarding the likelihood of endorsement.
Our Tech Nation Visa Alumni have created a forum for current applicants and people who are considering applying for a Visa. Here you can ask any questions you may have about the Tech Nation Visa, to the people who have been through the process.
**Please note, this forum is for the Tech Nation Visa only, the alumni cannot answer questions regarding other visa routes.***
The below legal firms sponsor our visa scheme. If you would like a referral to one of these firms please contact us and clearly state which firm you wish to contact. If you do not state a preference, we will automatically allocate your enquiry to one of the firms based on current demand. Tech Nation is unable to advise which legal firm you should consult. To be referred, click on the “Help” button in the right corner.
I had the pleasure of working with a Tech Nation Legal partner for my Tier 1 visa. The process of moving from one country to another is stressful and the tier 1 application process is an additional logistical thing to handle on top of many others. So having a strong lawyer who can manage the details and help you put your best foot forward can be quite helpful. One tricky dimension of the application process is that some dimensions of one’s professional experience or life in general are not always straightforward to document, so some creativity is required to identify the evidence to submit for a compelling package. I felt fortunate in this process to have a law partner who is competent, responsive, creative and flexible. Beyond that, the legal representative is simply a kind person, a real professional and pleasure to work with so I highly recommend her and the legal partners in the Tier 1 application process.
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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.
Are you thinking about making the move and applying for a Tech Nation Visa? In addition to the support from our Alumni, here is an overview of our Visa applicants to see where they are from, where they work, their skill sets and which sectors they are applying to work in.
** South Africa, South Korea, Pakistan and Ukraine are also amongst the top 10 countries where we receive applications from.
In this video series, discover how the Visa application works, why people chose the UK and much more.
