Top 5 countries with best post-study work visa

If you'd like to stay abroad after your studies, these 5 countries offer the best work visa schemes for international students based on length of stay

Canada Post Study Work Permit Duration

The duration of a post-graduation work permit (PGWP) in Canada depends on the length of the study program you completed. The length of the permit cannot be longer than the length of the study program.

Here is a table of the different program lengths and corresponding post study work permit (PGWP) durations:

Program Length PGWP Duration
Less than 8 months Not eligible
At least 8 months, but less than 2 years Up to the same length as the program
2 years or more 3 years
Multiple programs completed within 2 years Combined length of all programs

Australia Post-study work permit Duration

The duration of the australia post-study work permit depends on the following factors:

  • The level of your qualification: [Level of qualification]
  • The location of your studies: [Location of studies]
  • Whether you are studying in a regional area: [Yes/No]
Level of Qualification Location of Studies Duration of Post-Study Work Permit
Undergraduate Metropolitan area 2 years
Regional area 3 to 4 years
Master's Metropolitan area 3 years
Regional area 4 to 5 years
PhD Any area 4 years

UK Post study Work Permit Duration

The post-study work permit duration in the UK depends on the type of program or course that you have completed.

Some of the popular categories of visa that the UK have introduced are the Skilled Worker Visa and Global Talent Visa.

  • Undergraduate and Master's degrees:

    You can stay in the UK for up to 2 years after completing an undergraduate or Master's degree.

  • PhD:

    You can stay in the UK for up to 3 years after completing a PhD.

There are a few exceptions to these rules.

For example, if you have completed a degree in a STEM subject, you may be able to stay for an additional 2 years. You can also stay for an additional year if you have a job offer from a UK employer.

Germany Post-study work permit duration

Non-EU/EEA students who complete their studies in Germany are eligible to work in the country for up to 18 months after graduation. This is known as the post-study work visa.

During this time, you can work in any job, regardless of whether it is related to your field of study.

USA Post-Study Work Permit Duration

Here is a table that shows the duration of the post-study work permit for different programs and courses in the USA:

Program Duration of Post-Study Work Permit
Non-STEM 1 year
STEM 3 years (1 year OPT + 24-month STEM OPT extension)

New Zealand Post-Study Work Permit Duration

The post-study work permit duration in New Zealand depends on the level of qualification you have attained.

  • Level 7 or above qualification: You can apply for a post-study work visa for up to 3 years.
  • Level 6 or below qualification: You can apply for a post-study work visa for up to 1 year.

However, there are some exceptions to these rules. For example, if you have a level 7 or above qualification in a STEM subject, you can apply for a post-study work visa for up to 4 years.

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