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A1.18 Graduate Visa (PSW)

Graduate Visa – October 2025 Update

Official application link: https://www.gov.uk/graduate-visa

 

Visa Duration

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree: 2      years

  • PhD/Doctorate: 3 years

 From 1 January 2027: Graduate visa for Bachelor's/Master's will be reduced to 18 months (PhD remains 3 years)

 

Eligibility Requirements

You must meet all of the following:

  • Apply inside the UK

  • Hold a valid Student visa or Tier 4      (General) student visa

  • Successfully complete an eligible UK course (Bachelor's,      Master's, PhD, etc.)

  • Your education provider must have notified Home Office of your      successful completion

  • Meet study duration requirements:

Ø  Courses >12 months: Must have studied in UK for at least 12 months

Ø  Courses <12 months: Must have completed entire course in UK

Ø  COVID-19 concession: Specific periods of remote study may count as UK study*

 

When to Apply

  • Apply before your current Student visa expires

  • You can apply as soon as your university informs Home Office of      your completion

  • No need to wait for graduation      ceremony or physical certificate

 

Costs

  • Application fee: £880

  • Immigration Health Surcharge:

Ø  £1,035 per year

Ø  2-year visa: £2,070 total

Ø  3-year visa: £3,105 total

Health and Care Workers: May qualify for cheaper Health and Care Worker visa and can claim IHS refund

 

Required Documents

  • Valid passport/travel document

  • CAS reference number from your Student visa application

  • Proof of current Student visa (e.g., eVisa share code)

 

Visa Rights & Restrictions

Permitted:

  • Work in most jobs

  • Job hunting

  • Self-employment

  • Voluntary work

  • Live with eligible dependants

  • Travel in/out of UK freely

Not Permitted:

  • Claim most public funds/state pension

  • Work as professional sportsperson

 

Dependants

  • Eligible dependants on your current Student visa can apply      simultaneously

  • Each dependant needs separate application and fees

  • Their visa validity will match yours

 

Application Process

  1. Apply online

  2. Verify identity via UK Immigration: ID Check app or biometric      appointment

  3. Submit documents

  4. Decision usually within 8 weeks

Do not leave UK, Ireland, Channel Islands, or Isle of Man while application pending

 

Important Notes

  • Successful applicants receive eVisa (no BRP      card)

  • UK-born children don't      automatically get British citizenship – need dependant visa for travel

  • Notify UKVI if personal circumstances change (address, marital      status, etc.)

  • Must have studied at UK government-recognised      institution and obtained degree

  • Must have complied with all visa conditions during      studies:

Ø  No excessive absences from studies

Ø  No unauthorized work (e.g., exceeding 20 hours/week)

Ø  No breach of work restrictions

  • No cap on numbers – all      eligible applicants can obtain visa

  • Can switch to other work visas if you find eligible employment