Graduate Visa
United Kingdom
Last updated: December 24, 2025
2 years
£880
2-4 weeks
Low
About this Visa
The Graduate Visa lets you stay in the UK after finishing your degree. You can work any job you want—no job offer needed. This visa is for anyone who completed a bachelor's degree, master's degree, or PhD at a UK university. You can work full-time, part-time, be self-employed, or even start a business. You have complete freedom to change jobs whenever you want. The visa is designed to help international graduates gain work experience in the UK.
Key Benefits
- Work any job without restrictions
- No job offer required
- Work full-time, part-time, or self-employed
- Free NHS healthcare included
- Travel in and out of UK freely
- Bring spouse and children if already on student visa
- Easy transition to other work visas
- No geographic or sectoral restrictions
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
- Completed UK bachelor's, master's, or PhD degree
- Currently on UK student visa
- University notified Home Office of course completion
- Valid passport
- Not a professional sportsperson
- Apply before student visa expires
- No age requirement
- No work experience required
- No English test required
- No savings or income requirement
Financial Requirement
None required. Only need to pay application and healthcare fees.
Documents
- Valid passportProof of identity
- Student visa proofBRP card or digital visa confirmation
- CAS numberFrom your university
- Degree certificateProof of degree completion
- Family documentsMarriage or birth certificates if bringing dependants
- TB test certificateIf from high-TB country and staying >6 months
- Certified translationsFor documents not in English or Welsh
Disclaimer: The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or immigration advice. Visa requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Please verify all information with official government sources and consult a qualified immigration attorney before making decisions.