This free student work hours checker tells you in seconds whether your shifts are within your student visa limit. Add up every job you have, because the limit covers all of them together.
Rules checked: 29 September 2026. General information, not immigration advice. Your exact conditions are on your visa, eVisa, I-20 or study permit.
Student work-hours checker
Add up every job you have and check whether you are within your student visa limit. Rules checked 29 September 2026.
General information, not immigration advice. Your exact conditions are shown on your visa, eVisa, I-20 or study permit. Research students and some courses have different rules.
Work-hour limits by country in 2026
- Australia: 48 hours per fortnight while your course is in session, unlimited in scheduled breaks.
- UK: 20 hours a week in term time at degree level, 10 hours below degree level, full time in official vacations. A week runs Monday to Sunday.
- Canada: 24 hours a week off campus during academic sessions, unlimited in scheduled breaks.
- USA (F-1): up to 20 hours a week on campus while school is in session. Off-campus work needs authorization such as CPT or OPT.
How to use the student work hours checker safely
- Count every job, including one-off and weekend shifts.
- Keep your own log of start and finish times, and compare it with your payslips.
- Check your school calendar to confirm a break is an official one.
- If you are over the limit, reduce hours straight away. Going over can put your visa at risk.
Related guides
- Part-time work rules by country
- Minimum wage in Australia 2026
- UK student visa work hours
- International student jobs in Canada
- On-campus jobs for F-1 students
Frequently asked questions
Does the work hours limit include all my jobs?
Yes. In every country the limit is for all your work combined, not per job.
Can I work full time during holidays?
Generally yes, during official scheduled breaks, but check your own visa conditions and your school calendar.