Home Office Graduate Route Guide 2026/2027

UK Student Visa to Graduate Visa Transition Guide

Calculate total application & IHS fees (£2,892 for 2 yrs), check university course completion report rules, and plan your post-study work route in the UK.

Graduate Visa Fee & Duration Calculator

Graduate Visa Fee Summary2-Year Work Granted
Visa App Fee£822
IHS Health Fee (2 Yrs)£2070
Cost Per Person£2,892
Grand Total£2,892

University Course Completion & In-Country Rules

1. CAS Completion Notification

Your university compliance team must send an electronic CAS notification to UKVI confirming course completion BEFORE you submit your online Graduate Visa application.

2. Must Apply Inside UK

You MUST be physically present in the UK when submitting your application. Leaving the UK while your application is processing automatically cancels it!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Key Condition

You MUST apply from inside the UK before your current Student Visa expires. Applications submitted from outside the UK will be rejected.