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Last updated 10 September 2026, 00:00 (UTC+0)

High potential individual visa in United Kingdom for Spanish citizens

HPI visa, Exceptional promise visa

High potential individual visa — what you need to know

Attracts recent graduates from top global universities to live and work in the UK for up to 3 years without needing a job offer.

Eligible individuals:

  • High potential individual
  • Specialist
  • Professional

How does this visa work?

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The visa is processed 21 days. Many people contact us 3–5 days before their trip, so start the process in advance

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How can you prove the basis for the visa?

They clarify the purpose of the visit and future activities in the country

What must be prepared?

Basic package — always required, regardless of the application conditions

What additional documents may be required?

Documents required vary depending on individual circumstances, specific visa conditions, the place, and the method of application.

*Foreign official documents must be apostilled and legalized in accordance with the regulations of the country whose consular or diplomatic mission they are being submitted to. Additionally, they must be accompanied by a certified translation into the official language of that country or into English, unless otherwise specified by the mission's requirements.

**Prior to submitting the documents, it is strongly advised to verify the specific procedures and requirements with the relevant mission.

Are you eligible for this visa?

  • Clear purposes of the visit and documents confirming them, in accordance with the visa conditions.

  • Sufficient means to support oneself and their dependents for the duration of their stay in the country.

  • The applicant does not pose a threat to public order, internal security, public health or international relations of the country.

  • Insurance policy for the entire period of stay, meeting the minimum mandatory or recommended requirements for the country.

  • Valid permanent resident status or proof thereof; all preliminary procedures for visa application have been completed.

  • Be a graduate of a university ranked among the top 100 in at least two of the following global rankings: QS World University Rankings, THE World University Rankings, or the Academic Ranking of World Universities (Shanghai Ranking).

Official visa information

English international

Type of visa

Work visa

Category

Work visas without job offer