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Working on your Student visa Delivered by International Student Support
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How many hours can I work?
20 hours per week
"Week" means a 7-day period starting on a Monday.
You are responsible for making sure that you do not exceed your weekly limit.
Keep detailed records of your hours especially if you work irregular hours and/or have more than one employer.
Your employer may not know about the work you do elsewhere.
Full-time hours
‘Full time’ is defined by your employer.
Types of Contracts
You cannot fill a ‘full time permanent’ vacancy.
Stick to temporary/fixed term contracts during this time
www.gov.uk/contract-types-and-employer-responsibilities
Undergraduate students
Term 1 (SeptDec)
Term 2 (Jan-Mar)
Term 3 (Apr-Jun)
• 20 hours/week
• 20 hours/week
• 20 hours/week
Christmas vacation
Easter vacation
Summer vacation
• Full time hours
• Full time hours
• Full time hours
Postgraduate Taught(Masters) students
Term 1 (SeptDec)
Term 2 (Jan-Mar)
Term 3 (Apr-Jun)
Summer (Jun-Sept)
• 20 hours/week
• 20 hours/week
• 20 hours/week
• 20 hours/week
Christmas vacation
Easter vacation
After prog. end date
• Full time hours
• Full time hours
• Full time hours
Postgraduate Research students Throughout studies
Between viva and corrections
• 20 hours/week
• 20 hours/week
Between submitting initial thesis and viva • Full time hours
After final corrections • Full time hours
Part-time students
Work is not permitted on a part time Student visa
How do I evidence my Right to Work?
Right to Work letter
Share code
www.gov.uk/prove-right-towork/get-a-share-code-online
Can I work full time on a work placement?
Courses with placements
Does your programme include an official placement?
Full time work is permitted while on the placement
Do not need to apply for a new visa
Normal work hour limits apply outside the placement
Can I work on an internship?
Internships
Internships are not officially part of a programme so considered in the same way as work
Remote internships are treated the same as office-based roles
Paid and unpaid internships both count towards 20-hour limit
What about working for employers outside the UK?
Working for employers outside the UK
Any work you do when you are physically in the UK counts towards the weekly limit.
No specific exceptions for working for an employer who is outside the UK.
Includes work conducted and sourced online.
Can I start my own business?
Self-employment
NOT allowed on a Student visa Providing services for profit, including online and through apps. Tutoring, babysitting, dog-walking Contractor/freelance Making or buying items to sell on eBay, Amazon, Etsy, craft fairs, etc. Buying and selling of stocks, shares or currency in order to make money is
likely to be seen as business activity so should be avoided
Mining and active trading of cryptocurrency also considered a business
activity
Any other restrictions?
Other conditions
Cannot work as a professional sportsperson or coach
Cannot work as an entertainer
Warning!
Where do I go for more info?
Resources
International Student Support
Employer's guides
UKCISA: website and advice line www.ukcisa.org.uk/Abo ut-UKCISA/Contact-us
Citizen's Advice: www.citizensadvice exeter.org.uk/
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