Have you heard about the Youth Mobility Scheme Visa? It could be the perfect way for you to come to live and work in the UK! Our consultants share the information that you need to know to come and experience UK life, whilst earning a salary too.

Who can apply for a Youth Mobility Scheme visa?

• You who want to live and work in the UK (for up to 2 years)
• You aged 18 to 30
• If you have £2,530 or more in savings
• If you are a resident of –
  • Australia
  • New Zealand
  • Canada
  • Japan
  • Monaco
  • Taiwan
  • Hong Kong
  • Republic of Korea
  • India (check for details)

What is the application process?

You can apply for a Youth Mobility Scheme visa up to 6 months before you intend to travel. Once you have applied and provided all the necessary paperwork, you are likely to receive a decision within 3 weeks. There is a charge for the visa which includes the application fee (currently £244), and a healthcare surcharge of around £470. There may also be other eligibility requirements you need to be aware of.

Please note that if you are from Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea or Taiwan, you much be selected in the Youth Mobility Scheme Ballot before you can apply.

What can you do once you are in the UK on a Youth Mobility Scheme Visa?

Once you are given a visa, you can live and work in the UK for up to 24 months. You can even choose to come and go during this period, but it is important to remember that as soon as you enter the UK, your visa will be activated. This means that you have 2 years from that data to live and work in the UK.

Whilst you are in the UK, you can work in a wide variety of jobs and can earn a wage. You can also study for some courses, but you will need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme certificate to do this. It’s also important to note that you are not paid to study in the UK.

Take a look at our latest vacancies to see the current selection of jobs on offer to you in the UK.

Why live and work in the UK?

Finally, we asked our team to share their thoughts on the top 3 reasons to live and work in the UK. Here’s what they said –

It looks great on you CV! International work experience is highly respected in many countries across the world. Showing that you took the time to live and work in the UK can show that you are a hard worker and are not prepared to take risks. This will help you to stand out when applying for jobs later in life.

Make great friends. People from all over the world come and live in the UK, mostly for work. This means that you are likely to make great relationships with people who have had a similar experience to yours. You’ll get to learn not just about UK culture, but many other cultures too.

Increase your savings. Working in the UK can be very profitable and can help you to increase the money in your bank account. The national minimum wage currently ranges from £6.56 to £8.91 per hour. Although, this is set to rise further in April 2022.

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Visit our dedicated Facebook pages where you will find job adverts translated into Hindi, Telungu, Cantonese, and Mandarin. You can also join our Facebook Group – Youth Mobility Scheme