Appendix Student Home Office Rules
UK Student Visa Work Limits Checker
Check your 20-hour weekly term-time work allowance and verify compliance with Home Office self-employment bans.
Study & Employment Inputs
Student Work Compliance Checker
Enter your study level and planned work details to check Home Office work hour allowances and self-employment rules.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
No. The Home Office strictly prohibits self-employment, freelancing, setting up a business, and working gig economy jobs (such as Uber, Deliveroo, or Fiverr) for Student visa holders.
Students studying a degree-level course or above at a higher education provider can work up to 20 hours per week during official term time, and full-time during official university vacations.