Professionally, not much has changed yet—I’m still doing the same work at the same company. The only difference is that I now need to formalise my income within the UK.
On a personal level, the move has made a big difference. My wife and I relocated from Montenegro to Scotland, which we had wanted to do for a long time.
I first heard about the visa in 2024 from a colleague who had obtained it. In fact, it was through his referral that I got in touch with Immigram.
My career was going well—I’ve always been a well-paid specialist. The only difference since applying for the visa is that I’ve had to become more visible publicly. That’s not usually common in my industry, but it was necessary in this case.
The part I found hardest was providing proof of public speaking, because that’s simply not common in my field. Most of the work in financial companies is very confidential, and people rarely present publicly or share their work outside the organisation. So, I had to find ways to demonstrate my professional impact in a way that fit the visa criteria, which was a new experience for me.
It was the country itself. My wife and I had visited the UK more than ten times and travelled extensively across the country. We’ve always felt a strong connection to the culture, the lifestyle, and the opportunities here. We really loved it, so when the chance to apply for the Global Talent visa came up, it felt like the perfect opportunity to make the move permanent.
I approached it methodically, following the guidance provided by Immigram. The process is essentially a set of rules and criteria that need to be fulfilled. I made sure every step was completed carefully and on time, gathering the right evidence and documenting everything properly.
There weren’t any major obstacles in the traditional sense, but the biggest challenge for me was that I had virtually no public presence. In my industry, it’s not common to share work publicly or give talks, so I had to build that from scratch. This meant finding ways to demonstrate my expertise and professional impact in a visible way, which was completely new to me. It took patience and consistent effort—about nine months in total—but step by step, I managed to create the necessary public record.
Don’t be intimidated. Everything is achievable if you plan carefully. Save money, invest in yourself, and focus on steadily meeting the requirements!
