Youth Mobility Scheme visa (T5)

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You can apply for a Tier 5 (youth mobility scheme) visa if:

  • want to live and work in the UK for up to 2 years
  • are aged 18 to 30
  • have £2,530 in savings
  • have certain types of British Nationality or are from certain countries or territories
  • meet the eligibility requirements

 

You will be given a visa to live and work in the UK for up to 24 months.

What you can and cannot do

You can:

  • study – for some courses you will need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme certificate
  • work in most jobs
  • be self-employed and set up a company – as long as your premises are rented, your equipment is not worth more than £5,000 and you do not have any employees

You cannot:

  • work as a professional sportsperson (for example as a coach)
  • extend your stay
  • get public funds
  • bring in family members on your application – they must apply separately

Our team can conduct the eligibility assessment on your case and offer the best advice to prepare and submit the visa application with end-to-end support. As we are authorized to legally represent your application, we can offer our professional and dedicated services to ensure the success of your visa application.