About this Event
This is a three-hour, in-person masterclass in Berlin city centre on Tuesday 2 February 2027 for international engineers, researchers, creatives and founders who want the option of a life in the UK that does not depend on one employer. eMigr8 takes you through five UK routes for talent, with the Global Talent visa as the main one, and helps you see which are worth your time. You leave knowing which routes fit your profile, what evidence each one asks for, and what to do next.
Who this Berlin masterclass is for
- Tech professionals in Berlin on an EU Blue Card or another employer-linked permit who want a plan that is not tied to one job.
- Start-up founders and early employees thinking about a UK company, a UK base or a move.
- Researchers and academics in Berlin who have heard of the Global Talent visa and want to know if it applies to them.
- Artists, designers and other creatives building an international career.
- EU citizens in Berlin who would need a UK visa to live and work in the UK.
You do not need to have chosen a route. Many people come to find out which questions to ask.
The five UK routes we cover
- UK Global Talent visa. For leaders and emerging leaders in digital technology, research and academia, and arts and culture. No job offer needed.
- UK Innovator Founder visa. For people setting up an innovative, viable and scalable business in the UK, endorsed by an approved body.
- UK Skilled Worker visa (expert tier). Sponsored employment with a licensed UK employer. We focus on senior and specialist roles.
- UK Self-sponsorship. An arrangement where your own UK company becomes a licensed sponsor and employs you. We cover how it works and where it falls short.
- eMigr8 Settle in the UK strategy. Not a visa. An eMigr8 strategy that assesses your profile against three routes that lead to settlement (Global Talent, Innovator Founder and Skilled Worker) and plans a primary route and a fallback, so the same evidence supports more than one.
What happens on the evening
- 18:00: arrival, networking and introductions.
- 18:30: the five routes side by side, what each asks of you, and how people combine them over time.
- 19:30: real cases (anonymised) from professionals and founders who have used these routes.
- 20:15: open questions, including your own situation.
- 21:00: close. The coach stays for short one-to-one questions.
Who runs the masterclass
eMigr8 is a global talent mobility platform. It helps professionals and founders choose and plan their visa routes with coaching, AI tools and a community of people on the same path. An eMigr8 coach leads the evening and the case discussions.
Event details
- Date: Tuesday 2 February 2027
- Time: 18:00 to 21:00 CET
- Where: Berlin city centre (Mitte). The full venue address is sent to registered attendees.
- Format: in person, in English
- Part of the eMigr8 Europe Roadshow 2027, after Amsterdam on 27 January and Brussels on 29 January
Before you come
Are you already qualified? Find out instantly. Get a free eligibility assessment using Dr. Zenith (eMigr8 Visa Architect), our AI architecture tool. Check your eligibility today: architect.eMigr8.ai
Looking for virtual sessions? eMigr8 holds regular open day sessions virtually on Zoom. Find them at eMigr8.ai/events
Want a head start? Read the free UK Global Talent visa guide at emigr8.ai/visa/uk-global-talent-visa. Updates for this event are at emigr8.ai/berlin.
Important information
This masterclass provides educational information, strategic guidance, and coaching. eMigr8 is not a law firm and does not provide regulated immigration or legal advice. The session does not guarantee eligibility, endorsement, a visa, or settlement. Requirements and outcomes depend on the relevant pathway, applicable rules, and individual circumstances.
Event venue & nearby stays
Berlin city centre, Unter den Linden, Berlin, Germany
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