The Youth Mobility Scheme allows young people from participating countries to live and work in the UK for up to two years.

The Youth Mobility Scheme operates on the principle of balances; nationals from participating countries will be allowed to come and experience the UK for two years, provided young UK nationals may enjoy similar opportunities in participating countries.

How to qualify

In order to qualify you have to be a national of one of the countries currently participating in the scheme; Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Monaco, Taiwan or South Korea. You can also qualify for the scheme as a British overseas citizen, British overseas territories citizen or as a British national overseas.

Further you must be between 18 and 30 years of age at the date that your entry clearance becomes valid and have the required available maintenance (funds) when you apply.

Length of stay and right to work

Successful applicants will be allowed to live and work in the UK for up to 24 months and are free to do whatever work they like except for setting up a business, participate in professional sport or work as a doctor in training.

Permanent Residence

As it is a temporary visa, it does not lead to permanent residence in the UK, rather it provides a valuable opportunity for young people to experience life in the UK.