Country guides
Working in the UK after studying, by country
The Graduate visa and the Skilled Worker route work the same way whatever passport you hold. One thing does not: whether you can work here without an employer sponsoring you at all.
| Country | Route needing no employer | Guides in your language |
|---|---|---|
| India | Yes — by ballot | हिन्दी |
| China | Depends on your passport | 中文 |
| Nigeria | No | English only |
| Pakistan | No | English only |
| Bangladesh | No | English only |
| France | No | English only |
| Germany | No | English only |
| Italy | No | English only |
| Hong Kong | Yes — by ballot | English only |
| the United States | Depends on your passport | English only |
| the Gulf | No | English only |
Youth Mobility eligibility checked against gov.uk on 2026-09-08. “Depends on your passport” means the answer differs within that row — open the guide.
For how each route works, from the Graduate visa to Skilled Worker sponsorship, read our UK visa sponsorship guides.
This is information, not immigration advice. We do not publish degree comparability judgements or document checklists: UK ENIC and gov.uk own those answers, and both change. Each guide names them rather than guessing.