UK Work Visas
UK Tier 5 (Youth Mobility Scheme) - Working Holiday Visa
The Youth Mobility Scheme allows young people from reciprocating countries the once in a life time opportunity to have a working holiday in the UK for up to two (2) years.
| Youth Mobility Scheme Reciprocating Countries: | |
|---|---|
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Australia Canada Japan New Zealand Monaco | |
Working Holiday Visa Requirements
To qualify for a working holiday visa under the Youth Mobility Scheme's points-based system, applicants must be a citizen of a reciprocating country (above), be 18 – 30 years of age and have the equivalent of £1,600 in available funds.
Working holiday visa applicants may also be required to meet certain health and character requirements.
Working Holiday Visa Entitlements
Applicants who are granted a working holiday visa under the Youth Mobility Scheme are entitled to work and holiday in the UK. A working holiday visa under the Youth Mobility Scheme is granted for a maximum of two (2) years and the visa holder must leave the UK at the end of their working holiday. It is not possible to apply for second working holiday visa under the Youth Mobility Scheme once one has been granted.
Working holiday makers in the UK are entitled to undertake most types of employment during their stay in the UK with the exception of self-employment (subject to certain exceptions), working as a professional sportsperson or as a doctor in training. Working holiday makers are also entitled to engage in privately funded study, voluntary work and au pair placements.
Working Holiday Visa Processing Time and Costs
| YOUTH MOBILITY SCHEME (TIER 5) | OUTSIDE THE UK (ENTRY CLEARANCE) | INSIDE THE UK (FLR) |
|---|---|---|
| Government Main Application Fee | UK£190 | NA |
| Government Partner Application Fee | NA | NA |
| Government Child Application Fee | NA | NA |
| Advanced Migration Service | US$199 | |
| Premium Migration Service | US$1499 | |
| Processing Times | 1-12 weeks | NA |
Advanced Migration Service Apply for this visa with help from a registered Migration Consultant. PURCHASE
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