Conditions For Tier 1 (HSMP)
 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 The HSMP has been replaced by Tier 1 (General),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.
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).
Holders of tier visas at this level are permitted to live and work in the
UK, seek and undertake employment, set up a business or
become self employed as they see fit.
The HSMP Tier 1 Visa is a points-based
75 points
immigration scheme. Points are scored in four main
areas:
Highly Skilled Migrant Programme (HSMP) Points
Calculator
1. Qualification* (Maximum 50 points)
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PhD - 50 points
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Masters Degree ( MBA, MSc or MA) or (Chartered
Accountant) - 35 points
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Bachelors Degree (eg BA, BSc) - 30 points
3. Earning Power*
(Maximum 45 points)
4. Age*
(Maximum 20
points)
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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.
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