Working in the UK after your studies: A guide to visas

There are lots of options available to international students who want to stay and work in the UK after their studies. Below are the three most common visa schemes available to international students: Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 5.

If you’re considering staying in the UK after your studies, you may need to apply for a visa extension. You can check whether you need a visa at UK Visas & Immigration. Depending on the type of employment you want to pursue, how long you want to stay and your current visa status, you may need to apply for one of these three work visas.

You can apply online to any of these visa schemes.

Tier 2 General	Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneur	Tier 1 Entrepreneur	Tier 5 Youth Mobility	Tier 5 Temporary Worker
Type of visa	Employer sponsored	Endorsed by your institution	Non-sponsored	Non- sponsored (except those applying from Hong Kong, Taiwan, Republic of Korea)	Employer sponsored
What do I need to qualify?	Job offer from Tier 2 sponsor	Endorsement by your institution or the Sirius programme	Investment of £200,000 or £50,000	Age 18–30, must be eligible nationality	Tier 5 sponsor
Maximum time permitted in this category?	5 years	1 year (potential for 1-year extension)	3 years (potential for 2-year extension)	2 years	Up to 2 years
Can I apply to settle permanently in the UK?	Yes, after 5 years	No	Yes after 3 or 5 years	No	No
Can I take on work outside my main job/business venture?	Yes, with conditions	Yes	No	Yes	Yes, with conditions
Can I extend this visa?	Up to 1 year	Up to 1 year	Up to 2 years	No	Depends on Tier 5 scheme
Can I bringdependants?	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes

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