High Potential Individual (HPI) visa
How much it costs
When you apply for a High Potential Individual (HPI) visa, you’ll need to have enough money to:
- pay £210 for Ecctis to check your qualification is valid (£252 if you’re applying from the UK)
- pay the £822 application fee
- pay the healthcare surcharge - this is usually £1,035 for each year you’ll be in the UK
- support yourself when you arrive in the UK - you’ll usually need to have at least £1,270 available (unless you’re exempt)
You’ll be told how much you need to pay when you apply.
Healthcare surcharge
You’ll have to pay the healthcare surcharge when you apply.
If you’re eligible for an HPI visa for:
- 2 years - it will cost £2,070
- 3 years - it will cost £3,105
If you work in public sector healthcare
If you get a job in public sector healthcare after you have paid the healthcare surcharge, you may be able to get a refund.
Money to support yourself
You must have at least £1,270 in your bank account to show you can support yourself in the UK.
You will need to have had the money available for at least 28 days in a row. Day 28 must be within 31 days of applying for this visa.
You’ll usually need to show proof of this when you apply, unless you’ve been in the UK with a valid visa for at least 12 months.
Your partner and children will also need to prove they can support themselves while they’re in the UK. Check how much they’ll need.
Read the guidance on financial evidence for more information about the money you need and how to prove it.