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Visa / work rights

Use visa information to verify whether a career path is workable for you. Visa and work rights stay separate from the public CampCareer Score.

5 verified routes

WorkPost-study work

Graduate visa

United Kingdom

Official source
Processing time

Usually within 8 weeks

Success rate

Not published

Duration

2 years through 31 December 2026; 18 months from 1 January 2027; 3 years for doctoral graduates

Requirements

4 items
  • Current permission under the Student or Tier 4 route
  • Successful completion of an eligible UK course
  • Education provider has notified the Home Office of course completion
  • Application from inside the UK before current permission expires

Process overview

Total: Usually within 8 weeks
  1. 1

    Confirm eligibility

    Before applying

    Use the linked issuing-authority page and the route-specific document list.

  2. 2

    Prepare and submit

    Application stage

    Apply through the official online service, recognised sponsor, embassy or consulate, as applicable.

  3. 3

    Authority assessment

    Usually within 8 weeks

    Published service standards are not approval guarantees and can vary by location and case complexity.

  4. 4

    Complete post-approval steps

    After approval

    Finish entry, registration or residence-permit formalities required by the destination country.

Cost breakdown

No fixed amount is shown because the official fee depends on the route, applicant or application location.

The route has an application fee and immigration health surcharge. Fees and eligibility can change. Confirm the current amount and conditions on the linked official source before applying.

Top cities

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