What is Britain’s HPI visa, through which Indians can stay and work in Britain for 3 years? Know here

UK Visa for Indians: There are many visa options available for Indians thinking of working in Britain. Many types of work visas and visit visas are given in Britain. But the most unique visa in this is ‘High Potential Individual (HPI) Visa’. These visas are given to those people who have the greatest potential to succeed in any country. This possibility arises only if they have studied from a top university and have good work experience.
Britain’s HPI visa allows people to stay in Britain for at least 2 years. You can apply for this visa only if you have studied from any top 50 universities in the last 5 years. This visa is usually given to highly skilled graduates. Indian citizens who are planning to go to Britain can also go and work in the British country through this visa. In such a situation, let us know about HPI visa in detail.

How many years can I stay on HPI visa?

HPI visa is usually valid for two years. If you have PhD or Doctoral qualification then its validity can be three years. HPI visa cannot be extended. However, you can stay in the UK for a longer period if you take another visa. For example Skilled Worker Visa.

How to apply?

One has to apply for visa online. The application process depends on whether you are currently outside or inside the UK. If you are outside the UK and want to come, the process will be different. And if you are already in the UK and want to get another visa, the process will be different. If your spouse and children also want to come to Britain with you, they can come with you as dependents. But they have to fulfill the eligibility criteria.

How long does it take to get a visa?

During the application process, the applicant will have to prove his/her/her identity and submit the required documents. If the applicant has to take an appointment for this, it may take some more time. After applying online, proving your identity and submitting all the documents, you usually get the visa within 3 weeks. If you are applying from within the UK it may take up to 8 weeks for a decision to be received.

What can I do on HPI visa?

Through HPI Visa you can do most of the jobs in UK, find a job, start your own business. They can also live with their family (if they meet the visa requirements), do volunteer work and travel outside the UK and return. But there are some things you can’t do with an HPI visa. As such you cannot apply for government support, become a professional sportsperson, cannot extend this visa and cannot apply to settle in the UK permanently.