Tier 5 Youth Mobility Scheme
The Youth Mobility Scheme is for young people from participating countries who would like to experience life in the UK.
The countries currently participating in the scheme are:
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Australia, |
Canada, |
Japan, |
Monaco, |
New Zealand, |
Rep. of Korea, |
Taiwan |
Under the Youth Mobility Scheme, the migrant's national government is the sponsor. Therefore the University does not need to issue such individuals with a CoS.
Migrants can apply if they:
- are a citizen of a country taking part in the scheme or a British overseas citizen, British overseas territories citizen or a British national (overseas);
- are 18 years old or over and under 31 years old when they apply;
- have £1,600 in available maintenance (funds) when they apply.
To apply, migrants must complete the visa application form on the UK Border Agency website. A successful applicant will be free to do whatever work they like during their stay in the UK except for self-employment, working as a professional sportsperson (including as a sports coach) or working as a doctor in training.
Migrants cannot apply for the Youth Mobility Scheme if they are already in the UK or if they have already spent time in the UK as a Working Holiday Maker or under the Tier 5 Youth Mobility Scheme. Migrants coming to the UK under the Youth Mobility Scheme may stay and work for a maximum of 24 months. Migrants will not be permitted to extend their stay in the UK beyond 24 months nor will they be allowed to switch into another category of the points-based system.