UK High Potential Individual (HPI) visa

The UK High Potential Individual (HPI) visa is a visa category that allows highly skilled individuals from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) to come to the UK to work, invest, or start a business.

To be eligible for a UK HPI visa, you must be a non-EEA national who has been endorsed by an approved endorsing body in the UK. You must also have an exceptional talent or promise in the fields of science, engineering, humanities, medicine, digital technology, arts, or fashion.

You can stay in the UK on a UK HPI visa for up to 3 years. After that, you may be able to apply to extend your visa or apply for settlement.

Yes, you can work on a UK HPI visa, including self-employment.

Yes, you can study on a UK HPI visa, but the main purpose of your visit must be to work, invest, or start a business.

Your spouse, civil partner, unmarried or same-sex partner, and children may be able to apply to join you in the UK. They will need to meet the eligibility requirements for dependant visas.

Yes, you may be able to extend your UK HPI visa for another 2 years if you continue to meet the eligibility requirements.

Yes, you may be able to apply for settlement (also known as indefinite leave to remain) after living in the UK on a UK HPI visa for 3 years. You will need to meet the eligibility requirements for settlement.

The fee for a UK HPI visa is currently £1,277.

The processing time for a UK HPI visa application is typically 3 weeks, but it may take longer in some cases.

The UK government provides a list of approved endorsing bodies for each sector. You will need to apply to an endorsing body in your sector and receive endorsement before you can apply for a UK HPI visa.