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The Youth Mobility Scheme lets young people from participating countries and territories live and work in the UK for up to two years (sometimes longer). No job offer or sponsor is needed. Places for some nationalities are allocated by ballot. It does not lead directly to settlement.
People aged 18 to 30 (or 18 to 35 for some nationalities) from participating countries who want to work and travel in the UK.
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The Youth Mobility Scheme visa requires applicants to be 18-30 years old (or 18-35 for some nationalities) from participating countries, have a minimum amount of personal savings, and be selected in a ballot, with varying costs and processing times.
Yes, you can work in most jobs and even be self-employed within limits, but you cannot work as a professional sportsperson or coach.
You must show personal savings of 2,530 pounds to prove you can support yourself when you arrive in the UK.
You generally cannot switch from inside the UK; you usually need to apply for a different visa, such as Skilled Worker, from outside the UK.
You can stay for up to 24 months. Only nationals of Australia, Canada and New Zealand can extend, by up to one more year.
The Youth Mobility Scheme visa allows young people from participating countries to live and work in the UK for up to two years without a job offer or sponsor, with eligibility based on age, nationality, and a minimum amount of personal savings. To qualify, applicants must be aged 18 to 30 (or 18 to 35 for some nationalities) and meet specific requirements, including being a national of a participating country and having sufficient savings.
It is open to 18-30 year olds (18-35 for some nationalities) from participating countries and territories who have the required savings.
Not as part of your application. Family members cannot be added as dependants and would need to qualify for their own visa.
