Hello everyone! Many of us come to the UK for studies with hopes of gaining valuable international experience afterward. The Graduate Route visa, often called the Post-Study Work visa, is a crucial pathway for achieving this goal. I wanted to start a thread to share some key information and tips about this visa, especially for our Nepalese student community.
The Graduate Route allows eligible international students to stay in the UK for at least two years after successfully completing their degree, without needing a sponsor. This means you can work in most jobs or look for work during this period, offering a fantastic opportunity to kickstart your career here.
To be eligible, you must have completed an eligible course at a UK higher education provider. This usually means a bachelor's degree, master's degree, or PhD. Crucially, you must have held a valid Student visa during your studies and completed the final year of your degree in the UK.
It is very important to apply for the Graduate Route visa while your current Student visa is still valid. You cannot apply once your Student visa has expired. The application is typically done online, and you will need to provide your passport, Biometric Residence Permit (BRP), and evidence of your successful course completion.
The visa lasts for two years for those with a bachelor's or master's degree. If you have completed a PhD or other doctoral qualification, you can usually stay for three years. This period gives you ample time to gain professional experience or further explore career options in the UK.
When preparing your application, ensure all your documents are ready and accurate. This includes your passport details, your BRP, and an official confirmation from your university stating you have completed your course. Sometimes, having your Certificate of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) handy can also be useful, though not always a direct requirement for this particular application.
Please share your experiences, ask any questions you have, or offer additional tips that could help others navigate this application process smoothly. Let's make this thread a helpful resource for everyone looking to transition from student life to professional life in the UK.
The Graduate Route allows eligible international students to stay in the UK for at least two years after successfully completing their degree, without needing a sponsor. This means you can work in most jobs or look for work during this period, offering a fantastic opportunity to kickstart your career here.
To be eligible, you must have completed an eligible course at a UK higher education provider. This usually means a bachelor's degree, master's degree, or PhD. Crucially, you must have held a valid Student visa during your studies and completed the final year of your degree in the UK.
It is very important to apply for the Graduate Route visa while your current Student visa is still valid. You cannot apply once your Student visa has expired. The application is typically done online, and you will need to provide your passport, Biometric Residence Permit (BRP), and evidence of your successful course completion.
The visa lasts for two years for those with a bachelor's or master's degree. If you have completed a PhD or other doctoral qualification, you can usually stay for three years. This period gives you ample time to gain professional experience or further explore career options in the UK.
When preparing your application, ensure all your documents are ready and accurate. This includes your passport details, your BRP, and an official confirmation from your university stating you have completed your course. Sometimes, having your Certificate of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) handy can also be useful, though not always a direct requirement for this particular application.
Please share your experiences, ask any questions you have, or offer additional tips that could help others navigate this application process smoothly. Let's make this thread a helpful resource for everyone looking to transition from student life to professional life in the UK.
