Graduate visa

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Documents you'll need to apply

When you apply you鈥檒l need to provide:

  • a valid passport or other travel document that shows your identity and nationality
  • your Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) reference number from when you applied for your Student visa or Tier 4 (General) student visa

To prove you have a valid Student visa or Tier 4 (General) student visa, you鈥檒l need to provide either:

  • your biometric residence permit (BRP) - you can use it for 18 months after the expiry date printed on the card
  • online proof of your immigration status if you have an eVisa -聽you鈥檒l need to get a share code

Your CAS reference number was sent to you by your education provider when they offered you a place on the course you completed with your Student visa. If you cannot find it, ask your education provider what it is.

Other documents you might need

Depending on your circumstances, you might be asked to provide:

  • proof of your relationship with your partner or children if they鈥檙e applying with you
  • a letter from your scholarship or sponsorship provider approving your application, if they paid for both your course fees and living costs in the last 12 months

If your documents are not in English or Welsh you鈥檒l also need to provide a certified translation.

When you鈥檝e got your documents ready

You can apply online once your documents are ready.