{"id":2852,"date":"2025-10-21T05:40:23","date_gmt":"2025-10-21T05:40:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aimseducation.co.uk\/bd\/?p=2852"},"modified":"2025-12-14T10:30:07","modified_gmt":"2025-12-14T10:30:07","slug":"graduate-route-visa-in-the-uk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aimseducation.co.uk\/bd\/blog\/graduate-route-visa-in-the-uk\/","title":{"rendered":"Graduate Route Visa in the UK 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The UK Graduate Route Visa also known as the post-study work permit that allows a student to live in the UK 2-3 years after completing their study. There are many strong reasons behind student\u2019s interest in <a href=\"https:\/\/aimseducation.co.uk\/bd\/study-abroad\/uk\/\" class=\"ek-link\"><strong>studying in the UK<\/strong><\/a>. Among them, one of the most remarkable is the opportunity for a post-study work permit. Let\u2019s know about the <strong>Graduate Route Visa in the UK in 2024<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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href=\"https:\/\/aimseducation.co.uk\/bd\/blog\/graduate-route-visa-in-the-uk\/#What_are_the_benefits_of_the_UK_Graduate_Route\" >What are the benefits of the UK Graduate Route?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/aimseducation.co.uk\/bd\/blog\/graduate-route-visa-in-the-uk\/#What_are_the_requirements_for_a_Graduate_Route_Visa_in_the_UK\" >What are the requirements for a Graduate Route Visa in the UK?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/aimseducation.co.uk\/bd\/blog\/graduate-route-visa-in-the-uk\/#Courses_That_Make_You_Eligible_For_A_Graduate_Route_Visa\" >Courses That Make You Eligible For A Graduate Route Visa&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/aimseducation.co.uk\/bd\/blog\/graduate-route-visa-in-the-uk\/#How_Long_Do_I_Need_To_Study_In_The_UK_To_Apply_For_A_Post-Study_Work_Permit\" >How Long Do I Need To Study In The UK To Apply For A Post-Study Work Permit?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/aimseducation.co.uk\/bd\/blog\/graduate-route-visa-in-the-uk\/#How_to_Apply_for_a_Graduate_Route_Visa_in_the_UK\" >How to Apply for a Graduate Route Visa in the UK?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/aimseducation.co.uk\/bd\/blog\/graduate-route-visa-in-the-uk\/#When_to_Apply_for_a_Graduate_Visa\" >When to Apply for a Graduate Visa?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/aimseducation.co.uk\/bd\/blog\/graduate-route-visa-in-the-uk\/#How_Much_Does_It_Cost_to_Get_a_Graduate_Route_Visa_in_the_UK\" >How Much Does It Cost to Get a Graduate Route Visa in the UK?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/aimseducation.co.uk\/bd\/blog\/graduate-route-visa-in-the-uk\/#What_You_Can_and_Cant_Do_with_a_Graduate_Route_Visa\" >What You Can and Can\u2019t Do with a Graduate Route Visa?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/aimseducation.co.uk\/bd\/blog\/graduate-route-visa-in-the-uk\/#With_A_Graduate_Visa_You_Can\" >With A Graduate Visa, You Can-<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/aimseducation.co.uk\/bd\/blog\/graduate-route-visa-in-the-uk\/#With_A_Graduate_Visa_You_Cant\" >With A Graduate Visa, You Can\u2019t<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/aimseducation.co.uk\/bd\/blog\/graduate-route-visa-in-the-uk\/#Can_I_Study_with_a_Graduate_Route_Visa_in_the_UK\" >Can I Study with a Graduate Route Visa in the UK?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/aimseducation.co.uk\/bd\/blog\/graduate-route-visa-in-the-uk\/#Final_Words\" >Final Words<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/aimseducation.co.uk\/bd\/blog\/graduate-route-visa-in-the-uk\/#FAQ\" >FAQ<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/aimseducation.co.uk\/bd\/blog\/graduate-route-visa-in-the-uk\/#Can_I_get_rejected_for_a_graduate_route_visa_in_the_UK_2024\" >Can I get rejected for a graduate route visa in the UK 2024?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/aimseducation.co.uk\/bd\/blog\/graduate-route-visa-in-the-uk\/#Can_I_stay_in_the_UK_after_the_graduate_route_visa_expires\" >Can I stay in the UK after the graduate route visa expires?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/aimseducation.co.uk\/bd\/blog\/graduate-route-visa-in-the-uk\/#How_much_is_the_graduate_route_visa_in_the_UK\" >How much is the graduate route visa in the UK?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/aimseducation.co.uk\/bd\/blog\/graduate-route-visa-in-the-uk\/#What_is_the_Graduate_Route_Visa_processing_time_in_the_UK\" >What is the Graduate Route Visa processing time in the UK?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/aimseducation.co.uk\/bd\/blog\/graduate-route-visa-in-the-uk\/#Can_I_get_a_graduate_route_visa_twice\" >Can I get a graduate route visa twice?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/aimseducation.co.uk\/bd\/blog\/graduate-route-visa-in-the-uk\/#Can_I_Travel_While_Waiting_for_a_Graduate_Route_Visa_to_the_UK\" >Can I Travel While Waiting for a Graduate Route Visa to the UK?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_A_Graduate_Route_Visa\"><\/span><strong>What Is A Graduate Route Visa?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A Graduate Route Visa allows an international student to work and stay in the UK typically 2 years after completing their graduation and post-graducation. Students with a PhD degree can live in the UK for 3 years with a post-study work permit. To be eligible for a Graduate Route Visa you should start your application before your student visa expires.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_benefits_of_the_UK_Graduate_Route\"><\/span><strong>What are the benefits of the UK Graduate Route?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Graduate Route Visa in the UK offers huge benefits for international students. Such as-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-74e2db4f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You can use the time after you graduate to work, or look for work, at any skill level<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You will have the flexibility to gain work experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There is no minimum salary requirement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There is no limit on how many international students can have the opportunity to <a href=\"\/bd\/blog\/what-can-i-do-after-finishing-psw\/\"><strong>stay in the UK through the Graduate Route<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You are not tied to a specific job or employer and you can have multiple jobs at any skill level<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_requirements_for_a_Graduate_Route_Visa_in_the_UK\"><\/span><strong>What are the requirements for a Graduate Route Visa in the UK?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>International students can apply for a Post Study Work visa only after they have completed a course in the UK. Here are the UK Graduate Route Visa requirements for international students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-74e2db4f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You must be in the UK<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your current visa is a student visa<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>With your student visa, you have studied a UK bachelor\u2019s degree, postgraduate degree, or other eligible course for a minimum period.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your education provider notified the Home Office about the successful completion of your course in the UK<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any doubts, you can ask the education provider if they have told the Home office about the successful completion of your course in the UK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Courses_That_Make_You_Eligible_For_A_Graduate_Route_Visa\"><\/span><strong>Courses That Make You Eligible For A Graduate Route Visa&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You must be studied in the UK for at least 12 months and you must be in the UK when you are applying for a Graduate Visa. Here is the course list that will allow you to apply for a PSW-post study work permission after the completion of the course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-74e2db4f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>UK Bachelor\u2019s degree<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>UK Master\u2019s degree<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>UK PhD or doctoral degree<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also apply if you have completed one of the following courses-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-74e2db4f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Law conversion course approved by the Solicitors Regulation Authority<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the Legal Practice Course in England and Wales, the Solicitors Course in Northern Ireland, or a Diploma in Professional Legal Practice in Scotland<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Bar course in Northern Ireland, or the Bar Practice Course in the England or Wales<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Foundation program in medicine or dentistry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Postgraduate Certificate in Education<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Postgraduate Diploma in Education.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Long_Do_I_Need_To_Study_In_The_UK_To_Apply_For_A_Post-Study_Work_Permit\"><\/span><strong>How Long Do I Need To Study In The UK To Apply For A Post-Study Work Permit?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-74e2db4f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>At least 12 months if the length of your course is more than 12 months.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If your course is shorter than 12 months, you must study the total length of the course to apply for the post-study work permit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Apply_for_a_Graduate_Route_Visa_in_the_UK\"><\/span><strong>How to Apply for a Graduate Route Visa in the UK?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You will need to apply online for a Graduate visa in the UK. You will need to prove your identity as part of your Graduate visa application. You usually need to scan your biometric residence permit with the UK Immigration ID Check app. However, scan your passport instead if you are from the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, or Liechtenstein. If you are unable to scan your BRP or passport with the app, you will be asked to get the photographs and fingerprints at a UKVCAS service point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_Apply_for_a_Graduate_Visa\"><\/span><strong>When to Apply for a Graduate Visa?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You must <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/aimseducation.co.uk\/bd\/blog\/how-to-apply-for-a-uk-student-visa\/\" class=\"ek-link\">apply for the UK student visa <\/a><\/strong>before it expires. After the education provider notifies the Home office about the course completion, you can apply for the post-study work permit.&nbsp; As part of the application, you need to provide your identity or valid documents. However, you don\u2019t need to wait until you have graduated or have been given a certificate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_Does_It_Cost_to_Get_a_Graduate_Route_Visa_in_the_UK\"><\/span><strong>How Much Does It Cost to Get a Graduate Route Visa in the UK?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you are applying for a Graduate Route Visa in the UK, you need to pay-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-74e2db4f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u00a3822 application fee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The healthcare surcharge \u2013 \u00a31,035 for each year when you\u2019ll be in the UK<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_You_Can_and_Cant_Do_with_a_Graduate_Route_Visa\"><\/span><strong>What You Can and Can\u2019t Do with a Graduate Route Visa?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With a Graduate Route Visa in the UK, you can stay and work freely in the UK for 2 to 3 years after completing your education. However, as an immigrant, you should also maintain some Do\u2019s and Dont\u2019s with this visa. Here it is-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"With_A_Graduate_Visa_You_Can\"><\/span><strong>With A Graduate Visa, You Can-<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-74e2db4f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Work in most jobs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Look for work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be self-employed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Living in the UK with your partner and children<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do voluntary work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Travel abroad and return to the UK<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"With_A_Graduate_Visa_You_Cant\"><\/span><strong>With A Graduate Visa, You Can\u2019t<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-74e2db4f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Apply for public funds or state pension<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work as a professional sportsperson.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_Study_with_a_Graduate_Route_Visa_in_the_UK\"><\/span><strong>Can I Study with a Graduate Route Visa in the UK?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, it is possible to study with a Graduate Route visa in the UK. But there is a condition. You can only study with this visa if your chosen course is not eligible for a student visa. However, if your course is eligible for the student visa, you can extend your student visa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Words\"><\/span><strong>Final Words<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So, if you want to know more about the post-study work permit or the graduate route visa in the UK, you can visit <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/aimseducation.co.uk\/bd\/\">AIMS Education<\/a><\/strong>, the best student consultancy firm. Our expert counselors will help you by providing up-to-date information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span><strong>FAQ<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-faq-block \\&quot;wp-block-rank-math-faq-block\\&quot;\"><div class=\"rank-math-faq-item\"><h3 class=\"rank-math-question\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_get_rejected_for_a_graduate_route_visa_in_the_UK_2024\"><\/span><strong>Can I get rejected for a graduate route visa in the UK 2024?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"rank-math-answer\"><strong>Ans:<\/strong>\u00a0If you fail to meet the eligibility requirements under Appendix graduates, you may get rejected for a graduate route visa in the UK in 2024.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"rank-math-faq-item\"><h3 class=\"rank-math-question\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_stay_in_the_UK_after_the_graduate_route_visa_expires\"><\/span><strong>Can I stay in the UK after the graduate route visa expires?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"rank-math-answer\"><strong>Ans:<\/strong>\u00a0The graduate visa cannot be extended. After the graduate visa expires, you must leave the UK or apply for a different visa.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"rank-math-faq-item\"><h3 class=\"rank-math-question\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_is_the_graduate_route_visa_in_the_UK\"><\/span><strong>How much is the graduate route visa in the UK?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"rank-math-answer\"><strong>Ans:<\/strong>\u00a0When you apply for this visa in the UK, you need to pay a \u00a3822 application fee. Along with that, you have to pay the healthcare surcharge fee which is \u00a31035 each year.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"rank-math-faq-item\"><h3 class=\"rank-math-question\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Graduate_Route_Visa_processing_time_in_the_UK\"><\/span><strong>What is the Graduate Route Visa processing time in the UK?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"rank-math-answer\"><strong>Ans:<\/strong>\u00a0Once you apply for the visa online, you will get a decision on it within 8 weeks.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"rank-math-faq-item\"><h3 class=\"rank-math-question\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_get_a_graduate_route_visa_twice\"><\/span><strong>Can I get a graduate route visa twice?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"rank-math-answer\"><strong>Ans:<\/strong>\u00a0No, you can only apply for a Graduate Route visa once. 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