Originally published on AI Tech Connect.
What you need to know Demand is genuinely global. As of 2026, funded AI teams across the UK and India are hiring faster than qualified engineers appear, and the practical bottleneck for many builders is not skill — it's the right to work. There is no single "AI visa". The UK offers several routes; the right one depends on whether you have a job offer, a standout track record, or a recent degree from a qualifying university. Endorsement rewards evidence. The Global Talent route, in particular, is built around proof-of-work — shipped products, open-source, published research and recognition — not job titles. Remote is a real alternative. You can often work for a UK company from India as a contractor or through an employer-of-record, sidestepping relocation entirely, provided tax and right-…
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