High Potential Individual Visa - Do I need sponsorship to work?

[tusharagarwal2302]

Hi everyone,

I received my High Potential Individual (HPI) visa last month. Since, I am planning to move to the UK soon. I wanted to confirm whether I can work in the UK without the employer having to sponsor me, as long as HPI visa is valid? I would love to hear from folks who have moved to the UK on HPI visa and got a job post moving there.

Thanks!

[CR001]

All detailed on the UKVI website!

https://www.gov.uk/high-potential-individual-visa

What you can and cannot do
With an HPI visa you can:

work in most jobs
look for work
be self-employed
live in the UK with your partner and children, if they’re eligible
do voluntary work
travel abroad and return to the UK

You cannot:

apply for most benefits (public funds), or the State Pension
work as a professional sportsperson
extend this visa
apply to settle permanently in the UK

If your application is successful, you’ll get a full list of what you can and cannot do with an HPI visa.