Study visa

UK Graduate Visa

Remain in your study destination after completing a recognised degree to seek employment, gain professional experience, or explore career opportunities.

Quick facts

We handle this route

Processing time

4–8 weeks

Processing time

4–8 weeks

Visa duration

1–3 years

Visa duration

1–3 years

Leads to settlement

Sometimes

Leads to settlement

Sometimes

Dependants allowed

Usually yes

Dependants allowed

Usually yes

Success rate

96%

Success rate

96%

Fee from

$350

Overview

What this visa gives you.

A Graduate Visa allows international students who have successfully completed a qualifying degree at an approved institution to remain in the country for a defined period after graduation. It provides the time and legal status to find employment, gain local work experience, or transition to a skilled worker visa. The graduate visa is typically non-extendable and does not require a job offer at the point of application. It is one of the most straightforward post-study pathways available.

Requirements

What you need to qualify.

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Successful degree completion

Applicants must have completed a qualifying undergraduate or postgraduate degree at an approved institution.

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Valid student visa at time of application

You must hold a current, valid student visa when applying for the graduate route.

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Course and institution eligibility

The completed programme and educational institution must meet the destination country's approved criteria.

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No outstanding compliance issues

Applicants must have complied with all conditions of their student visa throughout their studies.

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Clean immigration & character history

You have no criminal convictions, no past immigration violations, and meet the Good Moral Character standards required by most governments to grant a visa, permanent residency, or citizenship.

How we handle it

From first call to visa in hand.

01

Free eligibility call

We confirm your eligibility and identify the correct graduate visa route for your qualification and destination.

30 min · Free · No commitment

02

Document preparation

We assist with degree certificates, institution confirmation, and all required application documentation.

1–2 weeks

03

Application & submission

Our team submits your application promptly and monitors it through to a decision.

3–8 weeks processing

04

Decision & arrival support

We advise on employment rights, visa conditions, and your next steps toward skilled worker status.

Ongoing

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Your new chapter starts with a free call.

30 minutes. No sales pressure. Honest guidance from a certified advisor on your best path forward.

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Your new chapter starts with a free call.

30 minutes. No sales pressure. Honest guidance from a certified advisor on your best path forward.

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No obligation

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Your new chapter starts with a free call.

30 minutes. No sales pressure. Honest guidance from a certified advisor on your best path forward.

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No obligation

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