Graduate Route Visa UK
The UK Graduate Route Visa allows international students who have completed a degree at a UK university to stay and work in the UK for 2 years (or 3 years for PhD graduates). No job offer or sponsor is required — giving you total flexibility to launch your UK career.
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Work UK
Graduate in UK
Step 1
Apply for Route
Step 2
Work Freely
Step 3
Build Career
Goal
Graduate Route Highlights
2–3 Years to Work
Stay and work for 2 years after a bachelor's or master's degree, or 3 years after a PhD.
No Job Offer Required
Unlike the Skilled Worker Visa, the Graduate Route requires no job offer, sponsor or salary threshold.
Any Job, Any Level
Work in any occupation at any skill level — giving you time to find your ideal role without pressure.
Switch to Skilled Worker
Use this time to secure a job with a UK licensed sponsor and switch to a Skilled Worker Visa for long-term stay.
Explore the UK
Travel and work across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland while building your professional network.
Self-Employment Allowed
You are permitted to be self-employed or freelance on the Graduate Route — great for entrepreneurs and creatives.
Eligibility Requirements
UK Degree Required
You must have completed a qualifying degree at a UK higher education provider that holds a track record of compliance.
Student Visa Holder
You must be on a valid UK Student Visa (or Tier 4 visa) at the time of applying for the Graduate Route.
Apply from Inside the UK
The Graduate Route application must be submitted from within the UK before your Student Visa expires.
Graduate Route FAQs
Details and common inquiries.
