My UK Global Talent Visa (After Rejection)

In this video I share how I moved to London in 2023 as a marketer on the UK Global Talent Visa and explain what this visa actually is, what it gives you, and how I personally qualified under Global Talent Exceptional Promise in Digital Technology. Moving to London has been my dream since 2019!

I talk through my background in digital marketing within a product-led tech company, how the application works, whether my internship at Google helped or not, what evidence I submitted, why my first application was rejected, and what I changed in the second submission that finally got approved.

Just a small disclaimer: I’m not a visa consultant and I’m only sharing my personal experience.

00:00 intro
01:09 what the UK Global Talent Visa gives you
03:14 Exceptional Promise vs Exceptional Talent in digital technology explained
05:58 my background as a brand marketer in tech
08:37 how the application and endorsement work
09:47 how I structured my evidence
14:05 MY FIRST APPLICATION WAS REJECTED 🤯why? 💔
16:10 what I changed the second time
17:20 did my internship at Google matter?
19:00 final thoughts and tips

The UK is trying to attract the best talent from around the globe and the Global Talent Visa is one of the most flexible UK visas and in the whole world, especially if you work in tech, but it’s also very confusing and often misunderstood, particularly for people from marketing, growth, content or brand roles like myself.

Whether you’re already working in tech, planning to move to the UK, or just curious whether marketing even qualifies for this visa, I hope this video helps you understand how it works in real life.

Official UK Government Resources:
Global Talent Visa overview:
https://www.gov.uk/global-talent

Global Talent Visa — Digital Technology route:
https://www.gov.uk/global-talent-digi...

Eligibility for Exceptional Promise (Digital Technology):
https://www.gov.uk/global-talent-digi...

If you want professional help with the Global Talent Visa

I don’t provide visa consultations myself, but in this video I mention a consultant whose work I trust: Nadia Zhuk.

She’s a UK Global Talent Visa recipient herself, and over the last three years has coached and guided 400+ IT professionals whose Global Talent Visa applications were successfully endorsed.

If you’d like structured help from Nadia, here are the options available:

• Application Review & Coaching Package
A full review of your Global Talent Visa case, evidence and overall strategy.
This is a comprehensive, high-touch review with personalised feedback and clear guidance: https://bit.ly/3YSxSD0
📩 If you’re enquiring about this package, please mention that you came from Dasha Wanderlust.

• Global Talent Visa Course
A step-by-step course explaining how the Global Talent Visa works and how to structure your application.
10% discount for my audience: https://bit.ly/4qbrd21
📩 To get the discount, please email nadia@beetlehope.com, mention that you came from Dasha Wanderlust, the discount is applied manually.

⚠️ Small disclaimer
I’m sharing this as a personal recommendation, not legal advice.
Visa rules change, so always double-check official sources before applying.

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This is a YouTube channel of Dasha, an immigrant in the UK with a Global Talent Visa. On this channel, I share:

• my life in London (everyday routines, expat life, friendships, my flat)
• my travels (in the UK and abroad, I’ve been to 55+ countries)
• UK weekend getaways, vlogs and honest reflections

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Nice to see you here xx
Dasha