High Potential Individual visa: Indonesian citizen → United Kingdom
You need a High Potential Individual visa
For recent graduates of top-ranked non-UK universities to come and work or look for work without a sponsor.
The bottom line
- This visa is required from every nationality — it's about why you're coming, not which passport you hold. Only British and Irish citizens are exempt.
- How long you can stay: 2 years (3 for PhD); not extendable.
When to start
Start 35 days–3 months before your travel date.
Getting an appointment in Indonesia
- VFS releases appointment slots up to ~90 days ahead; if you see “No slots available”, new slots are often added — retry over the next few days.
- You can book any centre in your country of residence — a centre in another city often has earlier slots.
Gather the evidence the route requires (qualification, endorsement or scheme eligibility) before starting the application.
Passport, financial evidence, English language evidence where required, plus the route-specific items (CoS reference, endorsement letter, qualifications).
Complete the application on gov.uk and pay the fee and the immigration health surcharge if it applies. Your appointment booking happens as part of this application.
Book a visa application centre appointment in Indonesia and attend with your documents to give fingerprints and a photo. You can choose ANY centre in the country — pick whichever city is convenient. Find your nearest on the official centre finder.
Standard processing is around 3 weeks after your appointment. Priority services are often available at extra cost if you're short on time. Don't book non-refundable travel until you have the decision.
When granted, check every detail (dates, conditions, spelling) immediately and report errors before travelling.
What you'll need
- Passport — Valid, with a blank page for the vignette; previous passports help show travel history.
- Financial evidence — Bank statements or payslips showing you can support yourself (and pay for the trip or course).
- English language evidence — Approved test, degree taught in English, or exempt nationality. · Most work routes
- TB test certificate — From an approved clinic. · If staying over 6 months and applying from a listed country
Good to know
- UK visas are now digital (eVisa) — apply and upload online, give biometrics at a centre, and your status is an online record, not a sticker or card.
Where you'll apply
Apply online on gov.uk, then prove your identity — usually biometrics at a visa application centre (VFS Global or TLScontact) in Indonesia.
You can book any centre in Indonesia — we don't assume which city you live in. Find your nearest visa application centre on the official list →
Continue on the official site →