# Graduate visa eligibility for Indian applicants, 2026

Who qualifies for the Graduate visa from India, the thresholds that apply in 2026 and the tools to check before you pay.

Source: https://ukvisadesk.com/visas/graduate-visa/eligibility · Updated 2026-10-08 · Reviewed by UK Visa Desk counselling team, licence 849/DC/PTA/PLA/LC-3/2024 · UK Visa Desk, a brand of Pro Lifeset Overseas Private Limited, Patiala, India. WhatsApp +91 91155 80911, Mon to Sat, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM IST.

- In the UK on a Student visa when you apply
- Completed a UK bachelor's, master's or PhD, or an eligible course, with the sponsor having reported completion to the Home Office
- Studied in the UK for at least 12 months, or the full course if shorter
- No English test, no job offer and no sponsor needed
- Dependants already in the UK as your Student dependants can apply to extend with you; new dependants cannot join from India
- Time on the Graduate visa does not count towards settlement

## FAQ
**Can I apply for the Graduate visa from India?**
No. It is an in-country application only. If you leave the UK after your course without applying, the route is closed to you. We can inform you and refer you to a regulated adviser in the UK, but the application is theirs to handle.

**What changes on 1 January 2027?**
Applications made on or after that date get 18 months instead of 24. PhD graduates keep 36 months. The date of application is what counts, not the course end date, so some students will apply as soon as the university has reported completion.

**What does the Graduate visa cost?**
The Home Office application fee plus the health surcharge at £1,035 a year for the full length. Our fee calculator shows the rupee total for 18, 24 and 36 months.

Full guide: https://ukvisadesk.com/visas/graduate-visa.md

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