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UK Graduate visa to be shortened to 18 months from 1 January 2027

Graduate visa applications made on or after 1 January 2027 will get 18 months instead of 2 years. PhD graduates still get 3 years.

Published 21 Oct 2026Starts 1 Jan 2027

Student visa

UK student visa: living-cost funds rise on 30 November 2026

From 30 November 2026 UK student visa applicants must show £1,570 a month in London and £1,203 outside London. The date you apply decides which amount counts.

Published 21 Oct 2026Starts 30 Nov 2026