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Submission: On November 23 via api from US — Scanned from DE
Submission: On November 23 via api from US — Scanned from DE
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Home 2. Visas and immigration 3. Work in the UK HIGH POTENTIAL INDIVIDUAL (HPI) VISA Skip to contents of guide CONTENTS 1. Overview 2. Eligibility 3. Knowledge of English 4. How much it costs 5. Documents you'll need to apply 6. Apply from outside the UK 7. Your partner and children 8. Switch to this visa OVERVIEW A High Potential Individual (HPI) visa gives you permission to stay in the UK for at least 2 years. To apply, you must have been awarded a qualification by an eligible university in the last 5 years. HOW LONG YOU CAN STAY An HPI visa usually lasts for 2 years. If you have a PhD or other doctoral qualification, it will last for 3 years. IF YOU WANT TO STAY LONGER IN THE UK You cannot extend your HPI visa. However, you may be able to switch to a different visa, for example a Skilled Worker visa. Check you can apply for another type of visa to stay in the UK. HOW TO APPLY You must apply online. How you apply depends on whether you’re: * outside the UK and are coming to the UK * inside the UK and switching from a different visa Your partner and children can apply to join you or stay in the UK as your ‘dependants’ if they’re eligible. HOW LONG IT TAKES As part of your application, you’ll need to prove your identity and provide your documents. You may need to allow extra time if you need an appointment to do this. You’ll find out if you need one when you start your application. GETTING A DECISION Once you’ve applied online, proved your identity and provided your documents, you’ll usually get a decision on your visa within: * 3 weeks, if you’re outside the UK * 8 weeks, if you’re inside the UK HOW MUCH IT COSTS You, your partner or children will each need to: * pay the application fee * pay the healthcare surcharge for each year of your stay * prove you have enough personal savings Check how much money you’ll need. WHAT YOU CAN AND CANNOT DO With an HPI visa you can: * work in most jobs * look for work * be self-employed * live in the UK with your partner and children, if they’re eligible * do voluntary work * travel abroad and return to the UK You cannot: * apply for most benefits (public funds), or the State Pension * work as a professional sportsperson * extend this visa * apply to settle permanently in the UK If your application is successful, you’ll get a full list of what you can and cannot do with an HPI visa. STUDYING WITH AN HPI VISA You can only study with an HPI visa if your chosen course is not eligible for a Student visa. If your course is eligible for a Student visa, you can apply for a Student visa instead, or extend your Student visa if you already have one. You may need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate if you’re studying or researching sensitive topics. 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