What is the minimum duration required to get permanent residence after studies abroad in UK/Australia for a Master's?

It depends on the country. Here’s a summary for Australia, the UK, and the UAE:

- Australia: After finishing your studies, you typically spend 2 - 4 years on a post-study work visa, then apply for permanent residency through skilled migration. The total pathway usually takes 6 - 10 years, depending on your qualifications and visa processing times.
- UK: After your studies, you get a post-study work visa (currently 2 years for master’s, reducing to 18 months from January 2027). To qualify for permanent residency (Indefinite Leave to Remain), you must spend 5 years on a skilled worker visa - time on the post-study work visa does not count.
- UAE: The UAE does not offer traditional permanent residency. Instead, you may be eligible for long-term visas (Green or Golden Visa) after meeting specific criteria, but these do not lead to permanent residence in the usual sense.

Pathways and timelines are subject to change based on government policy.