GB Temporary & working holiday Temporary

Youth Mobility Scheme visa

Working-holiday visa for young people from partner countries.

Who this route is for

18-30 (or 18-35 for Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Korea) citizens of participating countries/territories who want to live and work in the UK.

Be a citizen of a participating country: Australia, New Zealand, Canada, South Korea, Hong Kong, Japan, India, Iceland, Monaco, Andorra, Uruguay, Taiwan, San Marino (plus BN(O)/British Overseas citizens). India and some others allocated by ballot.
Meet the age limit when you apply (18-30, or 18-35 for AUS/CAN/NZ/South Korea).
Have at least 2,530 pounds savings held for 28 consecutive days.
No job offer or sponsor; can work for almost any employer.
No dependent children residing with you and none being brought to the UK.

Requirements reviewed June 2026. They change frequently — confirm the current rules on the official page before relying on them.

The UK's main sponsored work visa.

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Unsponsored visa for leaders in research, arts/culture or digital technology.

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