Global Talent Visa: Salary Requirement Not Met — After Refusal

This guide covers salary requirement not met at the post-refusal stage for Global Talent Visa applications. If you have been refused, understanding the specific reason and addressing it with stronger evidence is essential.

Based on current UK Home Office immigration rules (updated 2026)

Addressing salary requirement not met after refusal for Global Talent Visa is critical. Each visa route has specific salary thresholds that must be met. For Global Talent Visa: No minimum financial requirement.

Key Facts

• Stage: After Refusal for Global Talent Visa
• Global Talent Visa threshold: No minimum financial requirement
• Spouse visa threshold: £29,000 gross annual income
• Skilled Worker: must meet the going rate for the SOC code

Why This Matters

• Global Talent (post-refusal): Gross annual salary below SOC code going rate
• Global Talent (post-refusal): Variable income averaged below the minimum
• Global Talent (post-refusal): Commission or bonus income was not properly evidenced

What should I do after refusal about salary requirement not met?

Review the refusal letter and prepare employer letter confirming gross annual salary. For Global Talent Visa: No minimum financial requirement.