Graduate & Post-Study Work Visa 2026
Graduate / Post-Study Work Visa: The UK (Graduate Route), Canada (PGWP), Australia (subclass 485) and Germany (job-search residence) are the leading options. Durations and rules change often — GoBroad tracks them.
Post-study work visas let international graduates stay and work after their studies — a common bridge to sponsored employment. GoBroad tracks the UK Graduate Route, Canada PGWP, Australia 485 and more.
Job offer needed
No
Typical duration
1–3 years by country
Leads to
Sponsored work / PR routes
Who the Graduate / Post-Study Work Visa is for
Countries offering the Graduate / Post-Study Work Visa
Where the Graduate / Post-Study Work Visa applies, with typical processing time and route to permanent residency. Each country tracks its live policy on GoBroad.
| Country | Processing time | Route to PR |
|---|---|---|
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | Often approved within ~3 weeks | Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 years |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | 1–3 months (work permit from India) | Direct PR route via Express Entry |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | 1–5 months (typical) | Route to PR via employer sponsorship or points-based streams |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | 1–4 weeks (typical) | PR possible in as little as 21–33 months on the EU Blue Card |
Frequently asked questions
Which countries offer post-study work visas?
The UK (Graduate Route), Canada (PGWP), Australia (subclass 485) and Germany (job-search residence) are the leading options. Durations and rules change often — GoBroad tracks them.
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