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The Graduate visa is a post-study work route for international students who completed an eligible UK degree on a Student visa. No job offer or sponsor is needed, so you can work or look for work at any skill level. It cannot be extended, but you can switch to a work route such as Skilled Worker.
International graduates who successfully completed an eligible UK course on a Student or Tier 4 visa and are in the UK when they apply.
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The UK Graduate visa is a post-study work route designed for international students who have completed an eligible UK degree on a Student visa. This visa allows individuals to stay and work in the UK without needing a job offer or sponsor, providing the freedom to explore different career options and gain valuable work experience. To be eligible, applicants must have successfully completed a qualifying UK course, currently hold a Student or Tier 4 visa, and be in the UK when applying. The education provider must also confirm that the course has been completed.
No, you cannot extend it and it does not lead directly to settlement, but you can switch to another visa such as the Skilled Worker visa.
It lasts two years for most graduates (18 months for applications from 2027 onwards), and three years if you completed a PhD or doctorate.
Partners and children can apply as dependants if they were already your dependants on your Student visa, subject to the rules.
You can work in most jobs at any skill level, be self-employed, and look for work, but you cannot work as a professional sportsperson.
Yes. You must be in the UK on a Student visa and apply before it expires, after your university confirms you have completed your course.
You can study courses that are not eligible for a Student visa; for anything that would need a Student visa, you should switch back to that route instead.
