High Potential Individual visa

High Potential Individual visa is a residence route in United Kingdom (İstihdam). Degree from university on HPI Global Universities List (expanded to ~80 on 4 Nov 2025; annual cap 8,000); English B2; £1,270 savings. Fee £880 pp + IHS. 2 yrs (3 for PhD), not extendable, no ILR — switch to Skilled Worker etc.

Planning reference · Data snapshot 2026-10

Figures and requirements are indicative database snapshots, not newly verified eligibility decisions or personalised tax calculations. A residence permit does not automatically determine tax residence. Confirm conditions, deadlines and amounts in their original currency with the relevant authorities.

Tax residence in United Kingdom

Only-home test: UK home held ≥91 days (≥30 days there in tax year), no overseas home; or full-time UK work

Arriver sufficient ties: 46–90 days need 4 ties (rarely met), 91–120 need 3; FIG regime 4 yrs if non-resident 10 yrs

Residence certificate: HMRC certificate of residence once SRT met

Your previous country applies its own residence tests separately. If both countries treat you as resident, the applicable tax treaty may resolve treaty residence.

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Requirements at a glance

There is no minimum stay to keep the permit. Spouse and children can usually be included.

How holders are taxed

UK worldwide taxation; 4-yr FIG exemption possible for new residents

Next steps

Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.

Kategori	İstihdam
Yatırım	—
Harçlar (aile)	CHF 8'900
Gelir / yıl	—
Varlıklar	CHF 1'360
Asg. kalış	0
Daimi oturum	—
Vatandaşlık	—
Çalışma	yes
Uygunluk	graduates (last 5 yrs) of ~80 listed top global universities
Vergi	UK worldwide taxation; 4-yr FIG exemption possible for new residents
Tarih	2026-10

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