Stage 1 Rejection is considered as Visa rejection

Hi All,

I had applied for Tier 1 exceptional talent visa in the digital technology area to Tech Nation but unfortunately was not endorsed for the application.

My worry is that in case if I apply for Visa for the UK or any other country then there is a question: "Have you been rejected for Visa for any country?" Do I need to say Yes against this question?

Please advise as I believe my visa was never rejected but my application for endorsement was rejected.

Thank you in advance for your reply!

Cheers

No, you weren't rejected for the visa as you never got to the point where you applied for a visa. Visa refusals come from the Home Office after you submit a visa application.

You didn't get to the point where you put an application together and submit it.