Top 8 Countries Offering Post-Study Work Visas

By: Sakshi Gupta | June 11, 2025

1. Canada: Provides the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) for a maximum of 3 years, based on program duration.

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2. Australia: Graduates may obtain a Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485) for 2–4 years.

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3. United Kingdom: The Graduate Route provides 2 years (3 for PhD graduates) of work.

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4. Germany: Graduates are given an 18-month job-seeker visa to search for employment.

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5. New Zealand: Grants a Post-Study Work Visa for 1–3 years depending on qualifications.

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6. Ireland: Third Level Graduate Scheme allows stays of up to 24 months after graduation.

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7. Netherlands: Graduates from abroad can apply for the Orientation Year (zoekjaar) visa for 12 months.

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8. Singapore: Stay-Back Option (through Employment Pass) allows graduates to seek employment after studies.

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