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.

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Quick facts

We handle this route

Processing time

4–8 weeks

Visa duration

1–3 years

Leads to settlement

Sometimes

Dependants allowed

Usually yes

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.

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

Valid student visa at time of application
You must hold a current, valid student visa when applying for the graduate route.

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

No outstanding compliance issues
Applicants must have complied with all conditions of their student visa throughout their studies.

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.

Free eligibility call
We confirm your eligibility and identify the correct graduate visa route for your qualification and destination.
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Document preparation
We assist with degree certificates, institution confirmation, and all required application documentation.
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Application & submission
Our team submits your application promptly and monitors it through to a decision.
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Decision & arrival support
We advise on employment rights, visa conditions, and your next steps toward skilled worker status.
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