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Discover essential information for international students at King’s College London regarding work eligibility in the UK. Learn about visa restrictions, working hours, and suitable job types. Understand the process of obtaining a National Insurance Number and taxation details. Explore avenues available after your studies, including the Doctorate Extension Scheme and skilled job visas. For more guidance, check out our resources and workshops throughout the year. Visit our website for comprehensive support tailored for international students.
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Working in the UK International Student Advisers and Careers Consultants, King’s College London
Can I work? • Check your visa • Should be allowed to work with restrictions • If visa says “no work” or 10 hours rather than 20, see a Student Adviser as could be an error • Cannot work if it says “no work”
How many hours can I work? • Degree level: should be allowed to work for 20 hours a week in term time and full time in the vacation • Below degree level: 10 hours a week in term time and full time in the vacation • After the end of your studies (end date on your CAS): full time for up to 4 months or until visa expires, whichever is sooner • Summer NOT vacation for Masters students (as you are writing your dissertation)
What Work Can I Do? • Most things, but • Cannot be self-employed • Cannot work as a professional sportsperson or entertainer • Cannot take up a permanent, full time position
Tax and National Insurance • Must obtain a National Insurance Number – everyone pays national insurance • Free, but takes several weeks • Can start work without this, but must have applied for it • Tax: everyone pays this, but can claim back if you do not earn over your personal allowance (currently around £9000 a year) • See website for more information: www.kcl.ac.uk/advice
After your studies Various options including: • Doctorate Extension Scheme (PhD students) • Tier 2 (skilled jobs) • Tier 5 (temporary jobs) • Tier 4 visa for doctors/dentists in training or if continuing with studies • Keep a look out for our workshops throughout the year
Handy Links • www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk – forms, law and guidance • www.ukcisa.org.uk – useful additional guidance for students and recent graduates • www.kcl.ac.uk/advice - us! • www.oisc.homeoffice.gov.uk – how to find professional (regulated) immigration advice • www.careers.lon.ac.uk/international – specialist site from The Careers Group for all things International • Find us on Facebook! www.facebook.com/kingsinternationalstudentsupport