--- title: "High Potential Individual (HPI) Visa" slug: "high-potential-individual-visa" date: 2024-03-30 modified: 2025-01-14 author: "First Last" description: "HPI visa allows graduates of eligible international universities from the US, Europe and Asia to receive work permit in the UK for up to three years." canonical_url: https://rovedev.republicmarketing.co.uk/personal-immigration/work-visas/high-potential-individual-visa/ source: https://rovedev.republicmarketing.co.uk/personal-immigration/work-visas/high-potential-individual-visa/ word_count: 1412 reading_time: "8 min read" schema_type: "WebPage" robots: "index, follow" lang: en-US --- # High Potential Individual (HPI) Visa ## Apply for High Potential Individual Visa Graduates of eligible international universities can work in the UK for up to three years on a High Potential Individual Visa without needing a job offer prior to arrival. Speak to our immigration law experts to check your eligibility and prepare your application. [Book Your Call](/contact) Learn More ![](https://rovedev.republicmarketing.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Rectangle-4786-677x1024.png) ![Tier 1 Entrepreneur Visa Extensions](https://rovedev.republicmarketing.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Rectangle-4788-3-1-740x1024.webp) ![](https://rovedev.republicmarketing.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Rectangle-4787.png) ![](https://rovedev.republicmarketing.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Group-1000011186.svg) Rated 5.0 on Google “Absolute Dream to Deal With” Dene Geary “They Handled Everything” Sylvette Jacobs “Professionalism at its Very Best” Jeff Grove HPI VISA SOLICITORS ## Secure Your HPI Visa With Rove ## Secure Your HPI Visa With Rove If you’ve received a bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree from a top global university in the past five years, you may be able to apply for a UK [High Potential Individual (HPI) visa](https://rovedev.republicmarketing.co.uk/insights/high-potential-individual-visa/). With an HPI visa, academically-gifted migrants can work in most jobs, including voluntary work and self-employment. As an unsponsored work route, you do not need to have a job offer before applying. Flexible employment opportunities and unrestricted permission to leave the UK and re-enter makes this visa category an excellent option for recent graduates of prestigious universities. [Book Your Consultation](/book-your-consultation/) [+44 (0) 203 146 0900](tel:+4402031460900) [enquiries@rovedev.republicmarketing.co.uk](mailto:enquiries@rovedev.republicmarketing.co.uk) [Enquiry Form](/contact) ![Legal 500 Immigration lawyer in London](https://rovedev.republicmarketing.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/legal-500-2025.webp) ![](https://rovedev.republicmarketing.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/88820700-8719-4e1e-9812-e905b4cb0788.png) ![](https://rovedev.republicmarketing.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1646283401492-1-2-2.png) - 5.0/5 Our clients rate us as excellent. 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Graduates of UK universities are not eligible for an HPI visa, but if you’re here on a student visa you may be able to apply for a Graduate visa instead. 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I faced a couple of problems and appreciate his professionalism and transparency to deal with my issues and solve the problem. I highly recommend him. YOU MAY WONDER... ## Frequently Asked Questions ## Frequently Asked Questions Can I bring my family members with me to the UK? Yes, your partner and children can apply to join you in the UK as your dependants, if they’re eligible. Each family member must complete a separate application to the Home Office and will be subject to their own visa application and healthcare surcharge fees. How much does it cost to apply for a High Potential Individual visa? There are three fees to be aware of when applying for a HPI visa: Before submitting your visa application, you must request that Ecctis verify the validity of your qualification. This service costs £210 if applying from overseas, or £252 if applying from within the UK. The application fee for the visa is £715. HPI visa applicants (and their dependants) will also need to pay the healthcare surcharge of £624 for each year they will stay in the country. You may also need to prove that you have sufficient funds to support yourself while living in the UK. This usually means you need to have £1,270 available for at least 28 days in a row before your application date. My HPI visa is coming to an end. Can I extend it or apply for settlement? No, it is not possible to extend an HPI visa and this route does not lead to settlement. If you’re in the UK on an HPI visa, you may be eligible to switch to a different visa category, such as a Skilled Worker visa. We recommend seeking legal guidance when looking to extend your stay in the UK beyond your visa’s expiry date. What are the English language requirements for the High Potential Individual visa? To apply for the HPI visa, you must be able to show that you can read, write, speak and understand the English language to at least level B1 on the CEFR scale. This is equivalent to an IELTS score of 4.0.