Guidance on visa options for those who wish to work in the UK during or after their studies. If you intend to leave the UK and return during your student visa wrap up period, to switch to a work visa application in the UK, please see the following timing information to help you plan for this: At the end of your studies Working in the UK on a Student visa If you hold a valid Student visa, there will be restrictions on the amount and type of work you are allowed to do inside the UK. We have guidance for during your course and about after studies, during your visa 'wrap up period' up until the visa expiry date. Working after studies There are different types of work visas for the UK. Each visa route has different requirements to meet. Certain work visa routes are may be sponsored, and some may lead to settlement in the UK. Certain work visa routes may allow you to switch from inside the UK (after studies). This article was published on 2024-07-29
