Young foreign nationals may be eligible for the tier 5 Youth Mobility Scheme visa if they wish to live and study in the UK. To get immediate assistance call us now at 02033844389. We’re always available to help you.
Anyone from a qualified country who is between the ages of 18 and 30 and wants to live and work in the UK can apply for a Youth Mobility Scheme visa UK, which was previously known as a Tier 5 Youth Mobility visa.
To discuss your Youth Mobility Scheme visa for UK, contact our immigration solicitors for a free telephone consultation at 02033844389 or fill out our enquiry form.
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The Youth Mobility Scheme visa is for young people from participating countries and territories who want to live in the UK for up to two years (or three years if they are from Australia, Canada, or New Zealand).
The application process is simple, and those who are successful can remain in the UK for up to two years. Then, people who want to stay longer in the UK can apply for a different type of visa, like a student visa, a skilled worker visa, or a UK start-up visa.
With the Youth Mobility Scheme UK visa, you can do the following:
If you are in the UK on a Youth Mobility Scheme visa and turn 31 while you are there, you will still be able to stay for the rest of your visa.
For more details call 02033844389.
The Youth Mobility Scheme Visa is a UK visa category designed for young people from participating countries and territories to live, work, and travel in the UK for up to two years. This visa is part of the UK’s efforts to promote cultural exchange and provides an opportunity for young adults to experience life in the UK.
You can apply for the Youth Mobility Scheme visa if you are a young adult from a participating country or territory and are planning to spend two years in the United Kingdom.
The Youth Mobility Scheme visa route is not open to dependents and it is not a route that leads directly to indefinite stay in the UK. Youth Mobility Scheme visa holders may, however, be able to switch into a route that leads to settlement in the UK from within the UK.
Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Japan, Monaco, Taiwan, Hong Kong, the Republic of Korea, San Marino, Iceland and India have quotas on the number of places available each year on the Youth Mobility Scheme. Places will be allocated as follows in 2022:
Neither British Overseas, British Overseas Territories, nor British Nationals (Overseas) are restricted from applying for a Youth Mobility Scheme visa.
These countries are eligible for the UK Youth Mobility Scheme visa:
There are some additional qualifying countries. Potential applicants from these countries must first register their interest and be chosen through a ballot1. The countries that voted in the Youth Mobility Scheme are
Lastly, different types of British people living outside of Britain can apply. You can get a UK Youth Mobility Scheme visa if you are a British national (overseas), a British overseas citizen, or a citizen of a British overseas territory.
According to the immigration rules, a person between the ages of 18 and 30 who is from a qualifying country or has a qualifying national status cannot apply if they:
Indian citizens will be able to apply for a new scheme called the India Young Professionals Scheme, which will be open later in 2022 2. People who want to apply for the scheme will have to show that they have extra skills or qualifications. This should have the following:
You can get a visa through the Youth Mobility Scheme if you:
There are different requirements that you may need to meet based on your situation. You might want to get professional assistance from a visa lawyer. Call us at 02033844389.
The British Nationality Act states that in order to file an application for Naturalisation, a person must fulfil the following criteria related to UK citizenship:
In order to qualify for a Youth Mobility Scheme visa, you will need to satisfy UK Visas & Immigration that:
You may have to meet different requirements depending on your situation. To ensure that any mistakes can be identified, and a solid strategy can be developed and implemented, you must seek professional advice and guidance as soon as possible.
Within the 31 days preceding your application, you must possess £2,530 in funds that you have maintained for a period of 28 days.
No applicant may have a dependent kid or children younger than 18 years old living with them at the time of application.
Under the Youth Mobility Scheme, you must apply for and get entry clearance before you come to the UK.
You don’t have to fulfil any country-specific requirements if you are from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, Japan, or Monaco. You also don’t have to meet any financial requirements if you are a British Overseas citizen, British Overseas Territories citizen, or British National (Overseas).
Applicants who are Hong Kong or Taiwan nationals or citizens, or who possess a valid passport, are required to have received an invitation to apply for the Youth Mobility Scheme and to have submitted their application within the time-frame indicated on that invitation.
In order to be eligible for the Youth Mobility Scheme, you must show proof that you are a citizen or legal cardholder of San Marino. This letter must come from the Directorate of Political and Diplomatic Affairs in the Republic of San Marino’s Department of Foreign Affairs. The letter couldn’t have been sent more than six months before the application.
People who are citizens or legal passport holders of Iceland must show a Criminal Certificate for Private Use that was given no more than 6 months before the application date.
If you are an Indian national, citizen, or legal passport user, you must:
It is required that all nationals, citizens, and lawful passport holders of Andorra present a certificate of criminal records that was issued no more than six months before the application date.
If you were born in Uruguay or have a passport that is valid for travel there, you must show a Certificate of Judicial Records that was given no more than 6 months before the application date.
You will need to show a few pieces of proof when you apply for a Youth Mobility Scheme visa. You will be advised which papers to submit. The following may be asked of you:
People who want to apply for a Youth Mobility Scheme visa will have to pay £244 in fees and an extra £776 a year for health care. A Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) costs £19.20 as well.
If your application for a Youth Mobility Scheme visa is accepted, you will be able to come to the UK and stay there for up to two years.
You can come and go from the UK at any time during this time. As long as your visa is still valid, you can stay in the UK after you turn 31.
If you are an Australian, Canadian, or New Zealand citizen, you may request an extension of stay of up to one year before your initial two-year Youth Mobility Scheme visa ends.
As soon as you apply for a Youth Mobility Scheme visa, you should hear back within three weeks.
Here’s what you need to do to get a Youth Mobility Scheme visa:
A separate procedure is required for applicants from ballot countries. The polls are open twice a year, in July and January. You will need to:
After getting a Youth Mobility Scheme visa, you can:
If you have a Youth Mobility Scheme visa, you can’t:
You won’t be able to make your Youth Mobility Scheme visa last longer, but you can go for a different visa. For the type of visa you want, you will need to make sure you meet the requirements. A lot of people who have a Youth Mobility Scheme visa decide to stay and apply for a student visa, a skilled worker visa, a UK start-up visa, or a family visa every year. You must apply for a new visa before your current one expires.
Call 02033844389 to talk to one of our immigration lawyers. They will be happy to help you figure out which visa choices are best for you. We can also apply for your visa and deal with the Home Office for you during the whole process.
If the Home Office turns down your application for a Youth Mobility Scheme Visa, you might be able to ask for an administrative review if you think they made a mistake. It may also be possible to ask for a judicial review if the ruling was wrong in very specific situations. There are a number of reasons to say no, such as:
To be eligible for an administrative review, you must file your request within 28 days of the decision to deny your request. You have to fill out an application form online and pay a fee of £80. If you think the Home Office made a mistake that caused your visa to be denied, you will have to explain it. In 3 to 6 months, you should hear back about the result of your administrative review.
On the other hand, you could try asking for a visa again or for a different type of visa.
We understand how disappointing it is to have your Youth Mobility Scheme visa denied. Our team can look over your refusal and give you advice on what you can do next and what your choices are. Call our helpful visa lawyers right now at 02033844389.
Many types of visa applications have been helped by our team of business immigration barristers. Our lawyers are experts on the immigration choices for people who want to apply for a Youth Mobility Scheme visa. They will help you understand the complicated Home Office rules and policies.
When it comes to understanding and satisfying our clients’ needs, we take great satisfaction in being both approachable and proactive. Our team is very focused on giving Youth Mobility Scheme applicants clear and reliable immigration help as part of a personalised service.