The Graduate Visa allows international graduates to remain in the UK to work/look for work once their degree has been awarded. Please read our guidance carefully before deciding to make an application under this route.
Please note: you cannot make an application under this route until you have been awarded your degree and the College has confirmed your eligibility to UKVI. Please read the FAQS below for more information.
GWR
- Length of the visa
- Eligibility
- Dependants
- Unsponsored route
- Work restrictions
- Study not permitted
- Switching visas
- When to apply
- How to apply
- Deadline to apply
- Cost
- Job application questions
- Graduate visa and re-sit exams
- Working once the course has finished
- High Potential Individual Visa
Length of the visa
Eligibility
Dependants
Unsponsored route
Work restrictions
Study not permitted
Switching visas
When to apply
How to apply
Deadline to apply
Cost
Job application questions
Graduate visa and re-sit exams
Working once the course has finished
High Potential Individual Visa
Frequently Asked Questions
- I have been told by my academic department that I have passed my course. Can I now apply for a Graduate Visa?
- Do I need to be in the UK to apply for the Graduate Visa?
- Do I need to have the Graduate Visa before my student visa expires?
- Can I travel out of the UK whilst my Graduate Visa application is pending?
- Can I work on my student visa now my course has ended?
- Can I pay extra to expedite my Graduate Visa application?
I have been told by my academic department that I have passed my course. Can I now apply for a Graduate Visa?
Do I need to be in the UK to apply for the Graduate Visa?
Do I need to have the Graduate Visa before my student visa expires?
Can I travel out of the UK whilst my Graduate Visa application is pending?
Can I work on my student visa now my course has ended?
Can I pay extra to expedite my Graduate Visa application?