What are the post-study work permit durations for Ireland, Germany, New Zealand, and the UK for a Master's/PhD?
13 Jul 2026 · Answered by Pushplata Gaddmwar · 1 min read
Here are the current post-study work visa durations for Ireland, Germany, New Zealand, and the UK:
Ireland:
- Master's graduates: Up to 24 months (12 months plus a possible 12-month extension)
- Bachelor's graduates: Up to 12 months
Germany:
- Up to 18 months on a Job Seeker Visa after graduation
New Zealand:
- Master's/PhD graduates: Up to 3 years
- Bachelor's graduates: Duration equal to the length of your study, up to 3 years
UK:
- Graduate Route: 2 years for master's and bachelor's graduates (reducing to 18 months from January 2027)
- PhD graduates: 3 years
Visa rules and durations are subject to change.
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