Highly Skilled
Migrant Tier 1 (HSMP)
Tier 1
(General) is very similar to the previous HSMP.
English language requirements are more stringent under
the new HSMP replacement visa, along with maintenance
requirements (savings/funds).
75 points
immigration scheme. Points are scored in four main
areas:
Highly Skilled Migrant Programme (HSMP) Points
Calculator
1. Qualification* (Maximum 50 points)
PhD - 50 points
Masters Degree ( MBA, MSc or MA) or (Chartered
Accountant) - 35 points
(Maximum 45 points)
HSMP earning
power requirements
In pounds per year
Points scored
£25,000 - £29,999
5
£30,000 - £34,999
15
£35,000 - £39,999
20
£40,000 - £49,999
25
£50,000 - £54,999
30
£55,000 - £64,999
35
£65,000 - £74,999
40
£75,000 - £149,999
45
£150,00+
80
4. Age*
(Maximum 20
points)
30 or under -
20 points
30 to 34
- 10 points
35 to 39 - 5
points
40
or older - 0 points
5. English Ability
IELTS 6.5 Band
- 10 points
6. Maintenance
Applicants will be required to score 10 points by
proving they can support themselves and any
dependants.
Proof of £2800 in a bank account at all
times for three months prior to applicatio
Other HSMP
requirements
You must be proficient in written and spoken
English Language
You are not proficient in
English - not eligible
You can
support yourself without claiming
benefits from the Government.
You will need to demonstrate this on the basis of
either savings or earning potential
You are unable to show that you will have sufficient
funds in the UK to pay your living expenses there -
not eligible
You intend to make the UK your main home
You will continue to spend
most of your time outside the UK - not eligible
You have either never been made bankrupt or
are considered to be a discharged bankrupt
If you are currently bankrupt
- not eligible
You have never been convicted of any criminal
offences
You have been convicted of a
criminal offence - not eligible
The UK Highly Skilled Migrant Programme (HSMP) has been
very successful since it was introduced on 28 January
2002. The HSMP has been replaced by Tier 1 (General),
part of the UK's new five-tier points based system.