Global Talent Visa – Impact of No Salary/Low Salary on ILR & Citizenship Eligibility

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Hi everyone,

I’m currently on a Global Talent Visa (Exceptional Talent route) and will be eligible to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) in September 2025.

Here’s my current situation:
- I was working full-time at a company until 30 May 2025.
- I have now left to focus on my startup full-time.
- I’ve received an offer from a small company with a salary of around £45K, which offers flexibility to continue working on my startup in parallel.
- I may not accept the salaried job and may not have any salaried income from June to September 2025, depending on how things evolve.

My questions:
1. Will having no salary (or very low salary) between June and September 2025 impact my Global Talent Visa status, ILR eligibility, or future citizenship application?
2. Is there a minimum salary threshold I must meet while on a Global Talent Visa, particularly in the context of applying for ILR or citizenship?

I’d appreciate any insights or suggestions from those who have gone through a similar path or have clarity on the policy.

Thanks in advance!

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For citizenship (naturalisation) there are no financial requirements, such as earnings, taxes paid, benefits received or not, etc.

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1. Will having no salary (or very low salary) between June and September 2025 impact my Global Talent Visa status, ILR eligibility, or future citizenship application?

No.

2. Is there a minimum salary threshold I must meet while on a Global Talent Visa, particularly in the context of applying for ILR or citizenship?

No.

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There is no specific earning requirement for ILR under Global Talent Visa route