Student visa
The Graduate visa drops to 18 months on 1 January 2027
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Key facts
- Applied on or before 31 Dec 2026
- 2 years
- Applied on or after 1 Jan 2027
- 18 months
- Doctorate holders
- 3 years (unchanged)
- Extension
- Not possible
Per gov.uk, the Graduate visa is 2 years for applications made on or before 31 December 2026, and 18 months from 1 January 2027. Doctorate holders keep 3 years.
What decides it
The application date, not the graduation date — and your provider must first report your completion, which can take weeks.
Official sources
Fees and rules can be changed by the Home Office at any time. We confirm the current figures from these pages before every application.
