United Kingdom•EuropeGraduate visa
At a Glance
Processing Time
Varies
Application Fee
719 GBP
Stay Duration
18 months
Renewable
No
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Post-study work visa for graduates of UK universities. Allows 18 months or 3 years (for PhD) to work and look for employment. No sponsorship required.
The Graduate visa allows recent graduates of UK universities to remain in the UK to work or seek employment. It's an unsponsored route providing flexibility to develop your career.
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Requirements
Personal
Passport Validity
1 day
Criminal Record Policy
case_by_case
Education
Bachelor or higher
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
At least 6 months validity
Degree certificate
From UK university
Proof of completion
From your institution
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Advantages
- No sponsorship required
- Flexible employment
- Can switch jobs easily
- Can be self-employed
Considerations
- No extension option
- Must transition to another visa after
- Healthcare surcharge required
- Must apply before Student visa expires
Application Process
Complete UK degree
Finish your university course
Wait for completion notification
Institution notifies Home Office of completion
Apply online
Submit Graduate visa application
Prove identity
Provide biometric information
Provide documents
Submit degree certificate and documents
Pay fees
Pay visa fee and healthcare surcharge
Await decision
Wait for visa approval
Application Forms
Graduate visa application
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