High Potential Individual (HPI) visa:
This visa is for highly talented individuals who want to work in the UK without a job offer or sponsorship. You must meet certain criteria, such as having a degree from a top university, having a prestigious award, or having significant work experience. You can work in any sector or profession, and you can switch to other work visas if you find a suitable employer. The cost of an HPI visa is £152 if you apply from outside the UK, or £232 if you apply from inside the UK. You will also have to pay the healthcare surcharge, which is £624 per year for workers.
Global Business Mobility visa:
This visa is for workers who want to come to the UK for a specific purpose related to their overseas employer, such as a secondment, a graduate trainee program, a service contract, etc. You must have a sponsor who is either your overseas employer or a UK entity that is linked to your overseas employer. You can work in the UK for a limited period of time, and you may be able to bring your family members with you. The cost of a Global Business Mobility visa is £610 if you apply from outside the UK, or £704 if you apply from inside the UK. You will also have to pay the healthcare surcharge, which is £624 per year for workers.
UK visa benefits and drawbacks for students and workers
The UK visa benefits and drawbacks for you as a student and worker depend on the type of visa you have and your personal circumstances.
Below are some of the possible advantages and disadvantages of having a UK visa for study or work:
