Explore the UK with the Youth Mobility Scheme Visa
The Tier 5 youth mobility scheme is for young people (18 – 30) from a limited number of countries and territories who want to come and experience life in the UK. Every year, the UK government allocates a specific number of places from the following countries and territories: South Korea, Taiwan, New Zealand, Australia, Canada, Monaco, Hong Kong, and Japan.
You can apply under this visa category if you are a young individual who wishes to come to the United Kingdom to experience the life in the United Kingdom and from one of the following countries and territories:
Australia;
Canada;
Japan;
Monaco;
New Zealand;
Hong Kong;
South Korea; Taiwan.
British National (overseas), British overseas citizens, British overseas territories citizens can also apply for Tier 5 – Youth Mobility Scheme.
This scheme is only valid for individuals aged 18 to 30 when applying for the visa. You must not have children under 18 who live with you and are supported by you. You cannot apply for this visa twice.
The maximum length of stay is 24 months.