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High Potential Individual (HPI) Visa

Processing
3-8 weeks
Cost
From £1,915 first year
Validity
2 years

For recent graduates of top global universities (within 5 years).

Requirements

  • Graduated from eligible top university in past 5 years
  • Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD from qualifying institution
  • Not previously held HPI, Graduate, or Student visa

Restrictions

  • Issued once, with no extension or repeat application
  • Must have graduated within past 5 years
  • Limited list of qualifying universities

Time and cost

Processing time
3-8 weeks
Validity
2 years (Bachelor’s/Master’s) or 3 years (PhD)
Cost

From £1,915 first year

Required

  • £880 application fee
  • £1,035/year Immigration Health Surcharge

Documents

  • Degree certificate

    From qualifying university

  • Academic transcript

    Showing completion

  • ENIC verification

    If degree is from outside UK

Tips

  • Check the Global Universities List published for the year you graduated
  • Only institutions ranked in the global top 50 for that year qualify
  • No job offer is needed, and holders may work or look for work