If successful you will receive an HSMP approval letter and you can then move into the second stage of the application process. You will in this stage need to apply for either entry clearance to come to the UK, or for leave to remain to extend your stay, on the basis of the HSMP approval.

Please note a successful HSMP application does not automatically guarantee approval of your entry clearance or leave to remain application.

The application for entry clearance must ordinarily be lodged within 6 months of the approval of the HSMP application.

The entry clearance application should be submitted to the British Embassy, High Commission or Consulate in either your country of origin or country of residence at the time you make your HSMP application. You will not normally be allowed to submit an application for entry clearance in a country where you are based as a visitor or other temporary basis. Where there is no UK mission in your country of residence or where the nearest mission does not issue entry clearances, another mission will have been designated to handle applications. If you are not sure where to apply for Entry Clearance, any UK mission will be able to advise you.

You must supply the entry clearance officer with:

• A fully completed entry clearance application form (available on UK Visas' web site at www.ukvisas.gov.uk and at British Missions overseas);
• Your HSMP approval letter from Work Permits (UK);
• Two passport sized photographs; and
• The appropriate fees.