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Publication date: 11.09.2025
Recently, our team was asked a question: “How long can a student stay in the UK after completing their studies on a Student visa?”
We wanna share the answer from our specialists:
04.09.2025 14:29:11 On a UK Student visa, you are granted a short additional period after your course ends, but this is limited and depends on the course length. For courses lasting 12 months or more, you normally receive up to 4 extra months beyond the official course end date. For courses lasting between 6–12 months, you usually get 2 extra months. For courses shorter than 6 months, only 1 week to 1 month may be granted. This period is intended to allow you to prepare for departure, attend graduation, or switch into another visa category if eligible. Importantly, you cannot stay indefinitely — once the visa expires, you must leave the UK unless you have successfully applied for another visa. Many graduates apply for the Graduate visa, which allows up to 2 years (or 3 years for PhD holders) of post-study work. A lawyer can help you assess whether you qualify to switch to a Graduate visa or another immigration route to extend your stay lawfully.
04.09.2025 14:47:24 On a UK Student visa, you are granted a short additional period after your course officially ends, depending on its length. For programs lasting 12 months or more, you normally receive up to 4 extra months. For courses between 6–12 months, you usually get 2 extra months. For courses under 6 months, the allowance is 1–2 weeks. This time is intended to let you prepare for departure, attend graduation, or apply to switch to another visa route if eligible. Once your visa expires, you must leave the UK unless you have applied for and been granted a new visa. Many graduates use this period to apply for the Graduate visa, which allows up to 2 years (or 3 years for PhD holders) of post-study work. Overstaying beyond your visa expiry is a serious breach and will affect future applications. A lawyer can guide you on whether you qualify for a Graduate visa or other immigration routes, and help ensure a smooth transition.
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