UK High Potential Individual (HPI) Visa
The UK High Potential Individual (HPI) Visa is designed for individuals who have graduated from one of the world’s top universities within the past five years. This visa provides an opportunity to live and work in the UK without needing a job offer.
To qualify, you must have graduated from a university listed in the top global rankings. Once granted, the HPI visa allows you to work, study, or look for employment in your chosen field for up to two years (or three years if your degree is a doctoral qualification). Importantly, you do not need to apply through a sponsor.
If you’re ready to explore your career opportunities in the UK, I can help you navigate the application process and ensure it goes smoothly. Reach out today to get started!
UK (HPI) Visa is A Pathway for Top Graduates
A High Potential Individual (HPI) visa gives you permission to stay in the UK if you have been awarded a qualification by an eligible university. Your partner and children can also apply to join you or stay in the UK as your ‘dependants’ if they’re eligible.
Requirements for a HPI Visa:
- You must have been awarded a qualification by an eligible university listed by the Home Office.
- You must have been awarded your qualification in the last 5 years.
- Your qualification must be at the same level as a UK bachelor’s degree or a UK postgraduate degree or a UK PhD or doctorate.
- Your degree must be from a non-UK university because UK universities are not listed as an eligible university.
- You must not have already given a Graduate visa in the past.
- You must not have already come to the UK as a Doctorate Extension Scheme student.
- You must prove you can read, speak and understand English to at least level B1 on the CEFR scale unless you are from the listed countries.
- You must have enough personal savings to support yourself in the UK unless you have been in the UK with a valid visa for at least 12 months.
Visa duration:
An HPI visa usually lasts for 2 years. If you have a PhD or other doctoral qualification, it will last for 3 years
Settlement / Indefinite Leave to Remain:
You cannot apply for settlement or indefinite leave to remain in the UK under HPI visa.
Partner and children:
A partner and children can apply as dependants on this route if they are eligible.
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