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Youth Mobility Scheme Visa

Working holiday visa for young adults from participating countries. Age 18-30 (or 18-35 for Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Korea). Eligible countries include Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Iceland, Monaco, San Marino, Andorra, Uruguay. NOT available for EU citizens (except by ballot). 2-year duration (3 years for Australia, Canada, NZ who can extend by 1 year). Ballot system for Hong Kong and Taiwan. Full work rights without sponsorship. Does not lead to settlement - once in a lifetime opportunity.

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Processing Time

3 weeks

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Cost

£298 visa fee + £1,035/year healthcare surcharge

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Duration

2 years (3 for AU/CA/NZ)

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Work Rights

Full work rights, any job, can be self-employed (but not hire employees)

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Renewability

AU/CA/NZ can extend by 1 year, others cannot extend

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Path to Permanent Residence

No

Requirements

  • 1Citizen of eligible country
  • 2Age 18-30 (or 18-35 for AU/CA/NZ/KR)
  • 3No dependent children
  • 4£2,530 in savings
  • 5Not previously held YMS visa

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