Uk HPI Visa
HPI visa is a customized visa for High Potential Individuals who have recently graduated from the world’s top universities!
The High Potential Individual (HPI) visa route was introduced by UK Visas and Immigration on May 30, 2022, to benefit candidates who graduated between November 1, 2021, and October 31, 2022.
Aim of HPI visa: It intends to make available to businesses in Britain a large number of new skilled workers.
Why HPI Visa?
- Welcomes new skilled workers without any job offer
- Easy route to the UK
- Attracts top global graduates to UK
- 2-3 years’ work permit
- Easy and quick processing
- Minimum financial requirement
Application Process:
- Application Submission: Applicants must submit an online application form through the UK Home Office website or through a visa application center in their home country.
- Supporting Documents: Applicants must provide supporting documents including proof of investment funds, passport, and any other relevant documents.
- Biometric Appointment:Biometric information (fingerprints and photograph) needs to be provided at a visa application center.
- Application Fee: here's a fee associated with the visa application process. The amount may vary depending on the country from which the application is made.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Minimum Investment:Applicants must invest a minimum of £2 million in the UK.
- Source of Funds:Applicants must demonstrate that the funds are legitimately acquired and are under their control.
- Criminal Record: Applicants must not have any criminal record in the UK or any other country.
- English Language Proficiency:There's no specific English language requirement for this visa.
Benefits:
- Residency Rights: The Tier 1 (Investor) visa provides residency rights to the investor and their immediate family members (spouse and children under 18).
- Access to Public Services: Visa holders have access to public services including healthcare and education.
- Path to Settlement: After residing in the UK for a certain period, investors can apply for settlement (indefinite leave to remain) and eventually British citizenship.
