How do I check whether my UK student visa allows me to work part-time?
Log into your digital UKVI account through the official GOV.UK portal to check whether your UK student visa allows part-time work, since physical Biometric Residence Permits and paper vignettes are gone in favor of a fully digital eVisa system. Watch for phrases like work prohibited or no work.
Check your work rights by logging into your digital UKVI account on the official GOV.UK portal, since your visa conditions now live entirely online rather than on a physical card. This is the only reliable way to confirm what you are allowed to do.
What to Look for in Your Account
| What You See | What It Means |
|---|---|
| No restrictive phrase listed | You can work within your course-level hour limit |
| "Work prohibited" or "no work" | You are not permitted to work at all |
Understand Your Hour Limit Once Work Is Allowed
If your account confirms you can work, remember the general limits still apply: up to 20 hours weekly during term time for a degree-level course, and up to 10 hours weekly for a below-degree-level course. These figures show up alongside your visa conditions in the same digital account.
My Advice
Check your digital UKVI account as soon as you land in the UK, before accepting any part-time offer. Save a screenshot of your conditions too, since employers and universities may ask you to confirm your work eligibility.
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