To stay back in UK after studying, you will need to apply for a UK PGWP or UK Post Graduate Work Permit. There are 4 categories of long-term work visas that are provided by the UK Government based on the type of work you are planning to do.
- Skilled worker visa
- Health and care work visa
- Senior or specialist worker visa
- Minister of religion visa
- International sportsperson visa
You just have to be aware of the rules to apply for a post study work permit in UK which have been discussed below:
1. Skilled Worker Visa
The skilled worker visa has replaced the Tier 2 (General) work visa in UK and allows you to stay in UK to do an eligible job with an approved employer.
Eligibility criteria:
- Your employer in the UK must be approved by the Home Office.
- Your employer must provide a ‘certificate of sponsorship’ specifying your job role while working in the UK.
- The job you have applied for must be on the list of eligible occupations.
- You must be paid a minimum salary.
- You will have to provide proof of English language proficiency when you apply for a work permit.
Note: You cannot apply for public funds or state pension schemes. You are also not supposed to change jobs or employers without updating your visa.
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What you can do with a Skilled Worker Visa?
- Work in an eligible job;
- Study;
- Your partner and children can come to UK as your dependants;
- Apply for additional work;
- Take up voluntary work;
- Travel outside UK and return to UK;
- Apply to settle in the UK permanently after living in the UK for 5 years and complying with the requirements.
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2. Health and Care Worker Visa
This type of visa allows professionals in the field of medicine to stay in UK and work with the NHS, an NHS supplier or an adult social care unit.
Eligibility criteria:
- You must be a doctor, nurse, health or adult social care professional
- Have eligible health or social care-related job
- Be employed under a UK employer approved by the Home Office
- Have a ‘Certificate of Sponsorship’ from your employer stating your job role in the UK
- Be paid the minimum salary depending on your job type
- Provide proof of English language proficiency
3. Senior or Specialist Worker Visa
This visa is applicable if you come to UK to do an eligible job at the UK branch of your employer. This visa has been relplaced by Intra Company Transfer Visa (Tier 2.)
Eligibility criteria:
- Be an existing employee of an organisation approved by the Home Office
- Have a ‘Certificate of Sponsorship’ from your employer describing your job role in the UK
- Be employed in an eligible occupation
- Have a minimum salary of £42,400 to be eligible for an Intra-company Transfer visa or £23,000 to be eligible for an Intra-company Graduate Trainee visa.
4. Minister of Religion Visa
You will need this type of visa if you are offered a job in a faith community in the UK.
Eligibility criteria:
- Have a ‘Certificate of Sponsorship’ for your job
- Provide proof of English language proficiency
- Be 18 years or above at the time of application
- Provide tuberculosis test results if you are from a listed country
- Show personal savings to support yourself in the UK
- Provide travel history from the last 5 years
5. International Sportsperson Visa
International Sportsperson Visa is applicable under the following situations:
- You have been certified as an elite sportsperson or qualified coach at the highest level of your profession by the sport’s governing body.
- Your application has an endorsement from a sport’s governing body.
- If your employer can potentially help in the development of sports in UK.
Eligibility criteria:
- Provide a valid ‘Certificate of Sponsorship’ for your job
- Submit proof of English language proficiency
- Provide tuberculosis test results if you are from a listed country
- Have personal savings to support yourself while staying in the UK
- Provide travel and travel history from the last 5 years
- Must have an eligible qualification
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Next, let’s check the post study work visa UK eligibility.
Eligibility Criteria to Apply for a Graduate Visa
Now that we have discussed the latest update on work permit after study in UK, let us take a look at the eligibility criteria to apply for a UK post study visa:
- You must apply from UK;
- You must have a Tier 4 (General) student visa;
- You are required to complete a UK undergraduate or postgraduate degree with your student visa;
- You can submit the application once your education provider confirms that you have successfully completed the program that you are enrolled in.
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Take a look at the requirements to be fulfilled to apply for a Graduate Visa in UK
- A valid passport as proof of your identity and nationality
- Biometric Residence Permit (BRP)
- Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) reference number
- Proof of relationship with your partner or children if they are coming with you
- A letter from your sponsor or scholarship provider (if they paid for your expenses in the last 12 months)
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