Youth Mobility Scheme Visa

The Youth Mobility Scheme Visa is designed for young people from certain countries, allowing them to live and work in the UK for up to 2 years. It is an excellent opportunity for those who want to experience life in the UK, work, and travel during their time in the country.

This visa is available to individuals between the ages of 18 and 30 from eligible countries and territories, providing them with a unique chance to live and explore the UK.

Eligibility

To qualify for the Youth Mobility Scheme Visa, you must meet the following criteria:

Age Requirement: You must be aged between 18 and 30 at the time of application.
Nationality: You must be a citizen of one of the eligible countries or territories (such as Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Monaco, or Taiwan). Check the full list of eligible countries.
No Dependents: You must not have any dependents (children or partners) accompanying you during your stay in the UK.
Sufficient Funds: You must show that you have sufficient funds to support yourself during your stay. This typically means having at least £2,530 in savings when you apply.
No Previous Youth Mobility Visa: You must not have previously had a Youth Mobility Scheme Visa for the UK.

Duration of Stay

The Youth Mobility Scheme Visa allows you to stay in the UK for:

Up to 2 years. During this time, you can live, work, and travel throughout the UK.
You cannot extend this visa or switch to a different visa while in the UK, but you can leave and reapply if you meet the eligibility criteria.

Application Process

Timeline

You can apply for the Youth Mobility Scheme Visa up to 6 months before your intended travel date. The application process typically involves:

Proving your identity and nationality.
Showing that you meet the financial requirements.
Submitting a completed application form and paying the application fee.

Decision Timeframe

3 weeks is the usual processing time for Youth Mobility Scheme Visa applications if applying from outside the UK. If applying from within the UK, the processing time may be longer.

Rights and Restrictions

What You Can Do:

Live, work, and study in the UK for up to 2 years.
Work for any employer in the UK, in any job.
Travel freely within the UK and to other countries during your stay.
Engage in voluntary work or self-employment.
Bring in limited funds to support yourself, but you must not rely on public funds.

What You Cannot Do:

Bring dependents (partner or children) with you.
Stay in the UK after the visa expires unless you apply for a different visa.
Switch to most other visa categories while in the UK.

Get in touch with us now at Squadlead to make your Youth Mobility Scheme Visa application process seamless and stress-free!