Language / Au-pair in United Kingdom
One documented route of this kind in United Kingdom, with its conditions, documents, official government fees and process.
Youth Mobility Scheme visa
A temporary route for young people (typically 18–30/35) from participating countries to live and work in the UK for up to 2–3 years. No settlement route.
- Processing time
- Usually 3 weeks
- Validity
- 24 months (Australia/Canada/New Zealand can extend by 1 year)
- Language requirement
- No English language requirement
- Permanent residence
- No settlement route
- Citizenship
- Not applicable; requires switching to a settlement route first
Requirements
- Be a national/citizen of a participating country or territory and within the eligible age range
- For ballot countries, be selected in the ballot
- Savings of £2,530 (28-day rule)
- Not have children living with you who are financially dependent, or be responsible for a child under 18
Required Documents
- Valid passport or travel ID required
- Proof of savings (£2,530) required
- TB test certificate if from a listed country
- Proof of ballot selection (for ballot countries)
Official fees
- Application fee 340 GBP
- Immigration Health Surcharge (per year, discounted) 776 GBP
Process Steps
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1
Enter ballot if required
If from a ballot country, enter the ballot and be selected.
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2
Apply online
Apply online within the deadline after selection, up to 6 months before travel.
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3
Pay fees
Pay the fee and the IHS.
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4
Biometrics and documents
Provide biometrics and documents.
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5
Decision
Await the decision.
Official Sources
- Youth Mobility Scheme visa Official