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The Youth Mobility Scheme (Tier 5) has replaced the popular Working Holiday Visa on 27 November 2008. Persons with leave in the Working Holiday Visa category will be able to stay in the UK until their visa expires.
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. Each year, the UK Home Office will publish a list of countries that qualify for the Scheme, together with the number of places on the Scheme that are allocated to each country.
Only citizens from the following countries are currently allowed to participate in this scheme; Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand and British Overseas Territories.
How do I qualify for this visa?
To qualify for the new Youth Mobility Scheme a person has to have 50 points to qualify for this scheme;
30 points can be earned for a Certificate of Sponsorship. In order to obtain this, applicants will need to be a national from a participating country and need to be sponsored by their national government. This will be demonstrated by having a valid national passport.
10 points can be earned if the applicant is between the age of 18 and 30 years of age inclusive at the date that their entry clearances become valid.
10 points can be earned if migrants can prove that they can support themselves from the point at which they enter the UK until they begin earning. A figure of £1,600 is mentioned.
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 and professional sport or work as a doctor in training.
How do I apply and do I need entry clearance?
You need to apply for this visa at the British High Commission in your home country. You will need to provide documentations to prove that you fulfil the above-mentioned criteria. Breytenbachs will be able to assist you in this regard. You will also need entry clearance before travelling to the UK.
Some Rules and Restrictions on Holder of a UK Working Holiday Visa:
The visa is granted for a maximum period of two years.
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 and professional sport or work as a doctor in training.
Any period spent outside the UK during your two year visa will be counted as part of the two years and therefore lost.
You have no recourse to public funds.
Does this visa lead to indefinite leave to remain?
No, this visa does not lead to indefinite leave to remain.
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