25/10/2026
Studying in the UK, or about to finish your course? The Graduate visa gets shorter: 2 years if you apply on or before 31 December 2026, but 18 months if you apply on or after 1 January 2027 (3 years for PhD holders). ππ¬π§
Student visa, what GOV.UK says:
β’ You need a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) from a licensed student sponsor
β’ Apply up to 6 months before your course starts from outside the UK, or up to 3 months before from inside the UK
β’ Fee Β£558 to apply, extend or switch, plus the healthcare surcharge
β’ Money held for 28 days in a row: Β£1,529 a month in London or Β£1,171 a month elsewhere (up to 9 months), plus course fees for one year, unless you've been in the UK on a visa for 12 months
β’ English: CEFR B2 for degree level, B1 below degree level
β’ Partners and children only for PhD or research-based postgraduate students, or government-sponsored students
β’ Decisions usually within 3 weeks outside the UK, 8 weeks inside
β’ Graduate visa: apply in the UK before your Student visa expires, once your university has told the Home Office you've completed your course. It can't be extended, but you may be able to switch to a Skilled Worker visa
We can check your eligibility and CAS, prepare your funds and documents checklist, and handle your Student visa extension or switch, or your Graduate visa. 200+ sponsor licences and 500+ visas delivered for clients.
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Rabtik Immigration Β· IAA registered F202434464. General information, not legal advice. Home Office fees extra. Source: GOV.UK.