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United Kingdom · Student or trainee
Per sources (unverified): open with a licensed sponsor offer and proof of funds
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Skilled Worker, the Student and Graduate visas are open and Health and Care Worker is open for health professionals but not shown as open for new overseas care workers, but the salary floor, B2 English, funds and health surcharge are real costs, general labouring has no route, and the Graduate visa shortens to 18 months from 1 January 2027.
You need a place from a licensed student sponsor, B2 English for degree courses (B1 below degree), and funds for fees plus GBP 1,529 a month in London or GBP 1,171 elsewhere for up to 9 months. Work is limited and self-employment is barred. The Graduate visa gives 2 years if applied by 31 December 2026, then 18 months from 1 January 2027.
Open the full United Kingdom reference: living in the United Kingdom, research topics, community links and the complete practical layer, each with its source and date.
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Open to applicants aged 16 or over with a place from a licensed student sponsor, but you must show course fees plus living costs for up to 9 months, and cannot be self-employed or claim public funds.
Main condition: Aged 16 or over (16 and 17 year olds need parental consent evidence, or may fall under the Child Student visa).
Post-study work permission for those who finish an eligible UK course on a Student visa; you must apply from inside the UK, and the standard period falls from 2 years to 18 months for applications from 1 January 2027.
Main condition: In the UK and holding a Student (or Tier 4 student) visa when applying.
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Insurance, medical, housing and travel requirements for United Kingdom, with sources.
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