Study Destinations

Apply 4-8 weeks

Low. Officially restricted part-time work and complex permit requirements make legal employment difficult for non-EU/EEA students.

Apply 4-8 weeks (Visa).

Very Low. No legal job prospects for students during study; post-study is also very difficult.

Apply 4-16 weeks (Consular Visa)

Very Low. Legal work is restricted. Informal work, while common, is not legally secured and is subject to local demand and **Spanish proficiency**.

Apply 3-6 weeks (Residence Permit)

Medium. While work is legally permitted, the language barrier (Armenian/Russian) is a significant limiting factor for general job opportunities.

Apply 4 weeks to 5 months (highly dependent on the applicant's country of origin and education sector).

High. The Subclass 485 Temporary Graduate visa provides a generous work period after graduation, which is a key pathway for points-based skilled migration.

Apply 8-12 weeks (plus appointment time).

Good. The **Red-White-Red Card** for job seekers allows graduates to stay for 12 months to find skilled employment, which is the pathway to a long-term work permit.

Apply 4-6 weeks (plus time for registration with Migration Service).

Low. No direct post-study work visa. Graduates must find a sponsoring employer for a work permit and a long-term residence permit.

Apply 4-8 weeks (plus potential delays from the Department of Immigration).

Low. No direct post-study work visa. Securing an employer-sponsored work permit requires high-level qualifications in a field where there is a shortage of qualified Bahamian citizens.

Apply 4-8 weeks (via university sponsorship and NPRA).

Low. No direct post-study work visa. Employment requires employer sponsorship, and companies must prove that no qualified Bahraini or existing resident can fill the position.

Apply 4-8 weeks (plus time for registration and visa renewal).

Low. No direct post-study work visa. Graduates must secure an employer willing to sponsor a work permit, which is a complicated process and usually requires high-level skills.

Apply 6-10 weeks (plus potential delays from the Department of Immigration).

Low. No direct post-study work visa. Securing an employer-sponsored work permit requires high-level qualifications in a field where there is a shortage of qualified citizens.

Apply 1-2 weeks (Visa) + 2 weeks (Residence Permit post-arrival).

Low. No direct post-study work visa. Graduates must find a job and secure a Work Permit/Special Permission, which is highly controlled by the government.

Apply 4-8 weeks (Visa D) + 1-2 weeks (Residence Permit post-arrival).

Good. The 12-month 'Orientation Year' post-study work permit provides a solid window for securing a full-time job and transitioning to a Work Permit (Single Permit).

Apply 6-10 weeks (plus potential delays from the Department of Immigration).

Low. No direct post-study work visa. Securing an employer-sponsored work permit requires high-level qualifications in a field where there is a shortage of qualified citizens.

Apply 4-6 weeks (plus time for registration with local authorities).

Low. No direct post-study work visa. Employment requires a sponsored Work Permit and a Permanent Residence Permit, which is challenging.

Apply 8-12 weeks (due to mandatory Security Clearance).

Extremely Low. Very strict employment policies to protect local jobs. Post-study work is almost impossible without a highly specialized skill set and government approval.

Apply 2-4 weeks (Visa) + 1-2 months (Residence Permit post-arrival).

Low. No direct post-study work visa. Employment requires a change of migration status and employer sponsorship, which is complex and requires specialized skills.

Apply 4-8 weeks (Visa D) + 2-4 weeks (Residence Permit post-arrival).

Moderate. Part-time work is allowed during studies. Post-study work is possible but requires a job offer and a change to a single work/residence permit, which is easier than in countries with strict local protectionism.

Apply 6-10 weeks (Study Permit).

Low. No direct post-study work visa. The labor market is protected, making it difficult for foreign graduates to secure a Work Permit without highly demanded specialization.

Apply 4-8 weeks (Consular Visa)

Medium. Work is officially allowed, but highly competitive and almost always requires excellent **Portuguese proficiency**. Best prospects are in formal internships (estágios).