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The HPI visa lets recent graduates of top global universities work in the UK without a job offer or sponsor. You qualify if an eligible university awarded your degree in the last five years. It is short and cannot be extended, but you can switch into other routes such as Skilled Worker before it ends.
Recent graduates of eligible top-ranked global universities who want to work or look for work in the UK without sponsorship.
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You must hold an eligible qualification from a university on the Home Office's global universities list, awarded within the last 5 years.
The High Potential Individual (HPI) visa allows recent graduates of top global universities to work in the UK without a job offer or sponsor, requiring a qualification from an eligible university in the last 5 years, English language proficiency, and personal savings. You can switch to other routes like Skilled Worker before the visa ends.
No. Time spent on an HPI visa does not count towards indefinite leave to remain.
Yes. Your partner and children can apply as dependants if they meet the eligibility and financial requirements.
Yes. You usually need an Ecctis certificate confirming your overseas qualification is equivalent to the required UK level.
No. The HPI visa does not require a job offer or sponsorship, and you can work in most jobs or be self-employed.
It lasts 2 years (3 years if you have a PhD or other doctoral qualification). You cannot extend it.
