United Kingdom•EuropeYouth Mobility Scheme visa
At a Glance
Processing Time
Varies
Application Fee
284 GBP
Stay Duration
2 years
Renewable
Varies
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Not Specified
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Working holiday visa for young adults (18-30/35) from eligible countries. Allows 2 years work and travel in the UK with extension possible for some countries.
The Youth Mobility Scheme is a working holiday visa for young adults from eligible countries (23+ countries including Australia, Canada, New Zealand, USA, Japan). It provides 2 years to work and travel.
Annual Visa Allocation
87,500 visas per year
Quotas are country-specific as defined in Appendix Youth Mobility Scheme of the Immigration Rules. Unused allocations do not roll over to the subsequent year. Citizens of Australia, Canada, and New Zealand have significantly higher allocations compared to other participating nations.
Lottery system applies when oversubscribed
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Savings
2,530 EUR
Eligible Nationalities
This visa is available to citizens of: AD, AU, CA, HK, IS, JP, KR, MC, NZ, SM, TW, UY
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
From eligible country
Proof of funds
£2,530 minimum in savings
Birth certificate
To prove age
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Advantages
- Full work and travel rights
- Affordable fee (£284)
- Extendable for some countries
- No sponsorship required
Considerations
- Age restricted (18-30/35)
- Limited to eligible countries
- Ballot system for Hong Kong/Taiwan
- Healthcare surcharge required
- No dependents
Application Process
Check eligibility
Verify age and country eligibility
Register for ballot
If from Hong Kong or Taiwan, register in ballot system
Apply online
Submit Youth Mobility Scheme application
Prove identity
Provide online identity verification
Provide documents
Submit required documents
Pay fees
Pay visa fee and healthcare surcharge
Await decision
Wait for visa approval
Application Forms
Youth Mobility Scheme visa application
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