What is the stay back duration for the countries like UK, Ireland, Poland, Lithuania, and Latvia for a Master's/PhD?
Here are the typical post-study work (stay-back) durations for international master's graduates:
- UK: Up to 2 years on the Graduate Route visa. This 2-year period applies to applications made before 1 January 2027; applications submitted on or after that date receive 18 months, while PhD graduates continue to receive 3 years.
- Ireland: Up to 2 years (24 months) under the Third Level Graduate Scheme.
- Poland: Up to 9 months with a temporary residence permit for job search.
- Lithuania: Up to 9 months with a temporary residence permit for job search.
- Latvia: Up to 9 months with a temporary residence permit for job search.
These durations are subject to change based on immigration policies.
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