High Potential Individual (HPI) Visa Setup
For recent graduates from eligible global universities who want to work in the UK without a sponsor.
Last updated: 10.05.2026
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1. Get an Ecctis qualification statement
If you studied outside the UK, employers or visa routes may not understand your degree level. An Ecctis statement can show how your qualification compares to UK levels.
What to do: Read a clear guide, for example from Cromwell Wilkes, about using Ecctis for qualification statements. Then create an Ecctis account and apply for an Academic Qualification Level Statement that matches your highest degree.
What do you need: You need your degree certificate, transcripts, translations if not in English, and a payment method for the Ecctis fee.
Outcomes: You will have an official statement that explains your overseas degree level in UK terms for employers or visa applications.
Lifehack: Scan your degree documents in good quality before you start so the online upload process is quick and smooth.
2. Prepare for the HPI English requirement
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