📚 UK Graduate Route Visa (PSW) Application Guide | 英国毕业生PSW签证申请指南
The Graduate Route visa, often still referred to as the PSW (Post-Study Work) visa, allows international students who have successfully completed a degree at a UK higher education institution to stay in the UK and work, or look for work, for a period after their studies. This route provides a fantastic opportunity to gain professional experience without the need for a job offer before applying.
毕业生签证（Graduate Route），通常仍被称为PSW（毕业后工作）签证，允许在英国高等教育机构成功完成学位的国际学生在学业结束后留在英国工作或寻找工作。该路径为毕业生提供了无需事先获得工作邀请即可积累职业经验的绝佳机会。
1. What Is the Graduate Route? | 什么是毕业生签证？
The Graduate Route was introduced on 1 July 2021 and is an unsponsored visa. This means you do not need an employer to sponsor your application. It gives you the freedom to work in most jobs, be self-employed, or do voluntary work, giving you flexibility at the start of your career.
毕业生签证于2021年7月1日推出，属于非担保类签证。这意味着申请无需雇主担保。您可以在大多数岗位就业、自雇或从事志愿工作，为职业起步提供灵活性。
Undergraduate and master’s degree holders can stay for 2 years, while PhD graduates can stay for 3 years. The visa does not count towards indefinite leave to remain, but it can be a stepping stone to longer-term work visas like the Skilled Worker route.
本科和硕士学位持有者可停留2年，博士毕业生可停留3年。该签证不计入永居年限，但可作为转为技术工人签证等长期工作签证的跳板。
2. Eligibility Requirements | 资格要求
You must have successfully completed an eligible course at a UK higher education provider that has a track record of compliance with immigration rules. The course must have been full-time and at a minimum level of a bachelor’s degree, or a recognised professional qualification at degree level. You must have held a valid Student or Tier 4 visa throughout your studies.
您必须在一所有着良好移民合规记录的英国高等教育机构成功完成符合条件的课程。课程须为全日制，最低为学士学位或同等水平的认可专业资格。学习期间必须持有有效的学生签证（Student或Tier 4）。
You must be physically present in the UK when you apply and have not previously held a Graduate Route visa unless you completed a PhD and have not yet held one at the doctoral level. Your education provider must have informed the Home Office that you have successfully completed your course before you submit your application.
申请时您必须本人在英国境内，并且此前未持有过毕业生签证，除非您完成了博士学位且此前未持过博士级别的此类签证。您的教育机构必须在您提交申请前已向英国内政部确认您已成功完成课程。
3. When to Apply? | 何时申请？
You can apply as soon as your higher education provider has notified the Home Office that you have successfully completed your course. Do not apply before you receive your final results or official completion confirmation, as this will lead to a refusal. Your application must be made before your current Student visa expires.
您可在高等教育机构向英国内政部确认您已成功完成课程后立即申请。切勿在收到最终成绩或官方结业确认前申请，否则会被拒签。申请必须在当前学生签证到期前提交。
You cannot apply from outside the UK. If your visa expires while you are waiting for a decision and you submitted a valid in-time application, your immigration status will be protected under Section 3C leave until a decision is made.
您不可在英国境外申请。若您在等待决定期间签证到期，但已提交有效的及时申请，根据3C条款，您的移民身份将自动延续直至出结果。
4. Required Documents | 所需文件
You will need a valid passport or travel document and your Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) if you were issued one. You should also have your Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) number that you used for your Student visa, as the application will ask for it.
您需要有效的护照或旅行证件，以及您的生物信息居留许可（BRP）（如果曾签发）。您还应备好申请学生签证时使用的录取确认函（CAS）编号，因为申请表会要求提供。
You do not usually need to provide a new bank statement or financial evidence. However, some applicants may be asked to provide evidence of relationship if applying with dependants. Police Registration Certificate, if applicable, should also be kept handy.
通常无需再提供银行对账单或资金证明。不过，若携带家属申请，可能会要求提供关系证明。如适用，警局注册信也应随手备好。
5. Application Process Step-by-Step | 申请步骤详解
First, complete the online application form on the official UK government website. Select the Graduate Route category and fill in your personal details, CAS number, and education history. You will need to confirm your identity using the UK Immigration: ID Check app, if your BRP allows it, or by attending a biometric appointment.
首先，在英国政府官网填写在线申请表。选择毕业生签证类别并填写个人信息、CAS编号和教育背景。若BRP允许，您需通过“英国移民：身份核验”手机应用确认身份，否则需预约生物信息采集。
Pay the application fee and the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) as part of the online submission. Upload any required supporting documents electronically. Once submitted, you will receive a decision by email or via the app.
在线提交时缴纳签证申请费和移民医疗附加费（IHS）。以电子方式上传所有要求的支持文件。提交后，决定将通过邮件或应用通知您。
6. Visa Fees and Immigration Health Surcharge | 签证费与医疗附加费
The current application fee for the Graduate Route is £822, and the Immigration Health Surcharge is £624 per year. For a 2-year visa, you will pay £1,248 for IHS, making the total cost £2,070. For a 3-year PhD visa, the total is £2,694 (£822 + £1,872 IHS).
毕业生签证目前申请费为822英镑，移民医疗附加费为每年624英镑。2年期签证需支付1,248英镑IHS，总费用为2,070英镑。3年期博士签证总费用为2,694英镑（822英镑申请费+1,872英镑IHS）。
| Duration | Fee (£) | IHS (£) | Total (£) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 822 | 1,248 | 2,070 |
| 3 years (PhD) | 822 | 1,872 | 2,694 |
Fees are subject to change, so always check the latest official guidance.
费用可能调整，请务必查看最新官方指南。
7. Processing Times | 审理时长
Standard processing time is up to 8 weeks from the date of application. Decisions are sometimes delivered much sooner, often within 4 weeks. You cannot fast-track a Graduate Route application. It is crucial not to travel outside the UK while your application is pending, as doing so will automatically withdraw it.
标准审理时间为提交申请后最长8周。有时决定会更快，常在4周内。毕业生签证不可加急。申请审理期间切勿离开英国，否则将视为自动撤销申请。
8. What You Can and Cannot Do | 签证允许与禁止事项
On a Graduate visa, you can work in most jobs, be self-employed, do voluntary work, and travel abroad and return to the UK. There is no minimum salary requirement and you can change jobs freely.
持毕业生签证，您可在大多数岗位工作、自雇、从事志愿工作，并可离境旅行并返回英国。无最低工资要求，可自由更换工作。
You cannot work as a professional sportsperson or coach, access public funds, or study with a Student sponsor – unless the course is exempt from ATAS or you study a short course. You also cannot extend this visa; you must switch to a different category if you wish to stay longer.
您不可担任职业运动员或教练、申领公共福利，也不可在学生担保机构就读（除非课程免于ATAS认证或为短期课程）。该签证不可续签；若想停留更久，必须转换为其他签证类别。
9. Bringing Dependants | 携带家属
Your dependants (partner and children under 18) can apply as your dependants on the Graduate Route only if they are already in the UK as your dependants on a Student visa. You cannot bring new dependants from abroad on this route.
您的家属（伴侣及18岁以下子女）只有在作为学生签证家属已在英国的情况下，才能以毕业生签证家属身份申请。该路径不能从境外新增家属。
Their application must be submitted at the same time as yours, and they will need to pay the visa fee and IHS separately. Their permission will usually mirror the length of your Graduate visa.
家属申请须与您同时提交，并单独缴纳签证费和医疗附加费。其居留期限通常与您的毕业生签证一致。
10. Switching to Other Visas | 转换其他签证
You can switch from a Graduate visa to a work visa, such as the Skilled Worker or Health and Care Worker visa, as soon as you find eligible employment. There is no requirement to wait until the end of the 2 or 3 years, and switching allows the time spent to potentially count towards settlement.
一旦找到符合条件的工作，您可以立即从毕业生签证转为技术工人或医疗护理人员等工作签证。无需等到2年或3年期满，且转换后累计的时间有可能计入永居。
You can also switch to a family visa if you meet the requirements, or leave the UK and apply for a different visa from overseas if needed.
若满足要求，亦可转换为家庭签证，或在需要时离境从海外申请其他类别签证。
11. Common Mistakes to Avoid | 常见错误避免
Applying before your education provider has reported your course completion is a frequent reason for refusal. Always check with your university’s visa team that this notification has been sent.
在教育机构未报告课程完成前申请是被拒的常见原因。请务必与所在大学的签证部门确认该通知已发送。
Other pitfalls include submitting the application from outside the UK, letting your Student visa expire before applying, entering incorrect CAS details, and forgetting to prove the relationship of dependants. Additionally, ensure you pay the correct IHS for your visa duration, as underpayment can cause delays.
其他常见雷区包括：在英国境外提交申请、学生签证过期后才申请、输入错误的CAS信息、忘记证明家属关系。此外，务必按签证年限缴纳正确的IHS金额，因为支付不足会导致审理延迟。
12. After Your Visa Expires | 签证到期后
Once your Graduate visa expires, you must either have switched to another visa category or leave the UK. There is no option to extend the Graduate Route. If you plan to stay, ideally begin exploring work visa sponsorship well before the end date.
毕业生签证到期后，您必须已转为其他签证类别或离开英国。此签证不可延期。若计划留英，最好在到期前尽早了解工签担保机会。
If you leave the UK within the validity period, you can return as long as your visa is still valid. Overstaying your visa can have serious consequences for future UK immigration applications.
若在有效期内离开英国，只要签证仍有效即可再次入境。逾期居留会严重影响未来的英国移民申请。
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