The UK Graduate Visa allows eligible international students who have successfully completed an eligible course in the UK to remain in the country after their studies and work or look for work without requiring employer sponsorship.
To be eligible, you must normally be in the UK on a valid Student Visa or Tier 4 (General) Student Visa and have successfully completed an eligible course with a qualifying UK education provider.
The Graduate Visa application process requires applicants to meet specific eligibility and course completion requirements before submitting their application.
At Bloom Global, we provide professional immigration consultancy services to help you understand the requirements, prepare the necessary documentation, and complete your application correctly. Our team supports you throughout the process so you can confidently take the next step after completing your studies in the UK.
At Bloom Global, our immigration consultants are knowledgeable about the latest UK immigration rules and Graduate Visa requirements. We provide professional guidance to help ensure your application is prepared accurately and in accordance with current Home Office requirements.
We believe in keeping the process simple and transparent. Our consultants explain each stage of your Graduate Visa application, assist you with the required documentation, and keep you informed throughout the process.
Every graduate’s circumstances are different. At Bloom Global, we review your immigration status, completed qualification, education provider and individual circumstances to determine whether you meet the Graduate Visa requirements.
From your initial eligibility assessment through to preparing and submitting your application, we provide personalized support throughout your Graduate Visa journey.
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Recently completed your studies in the UK? The Graduate Visa may allow you to stay and gain valuable work experience without employer sponsorship.
Bloom Global can guide you through eligibility, document preparation, and your application.
The Graduate Visa allows eligible international students who have successfully completed an eligible UK course to remain in the UK after completing their studies.
The route is unsponsored, meaning you do not need a job offer or employer sponsorship before applying.
You will normally need to:
Be in the UK when you apply.
Hold a valid Student Visa or Tier 4 (General) Student Visa.
Have successfully completed an eligible UK course.
Have studied with an eligible education provider with the required sponsor status.
Have your successful course completion reported to the Home Office by your education provider.
Apply before your current Student Visa expires.
For applications submitted on or before 31 December 2026, the Graduate Visa normally lasts for 2 years.
For applications submitted on or after 1 January 2027, the standard Graduate Visa period will be 18 months.
Graduates with a PhD or other doctoral qualification can normally remain for 3 years.
No. The Graduate Visa is an unsponsored immigration route, so you do not need a job offer or a sponsoring employer to apply.
You can work, look for work or undertake most forms of self-employment while holding the visa, subject to the conditions of the route.
No. The Graduate Visa itself cannot normally be extended.
However, depending on your circumstances, you may be able to switch to another immigration route before your Graduate Visa expires, such as a Skilled Worker Visa.
Your partner and children may be able to remain in the UK as your dependants if they meet the relevant requirements.
In most cases, they must already have been your dependants under your Student Visa or Tier 4 (General) Student Visa. Specific provisions also apply to children born in the UK during your stay.
