Youth Mobility Scheme
A Tier 5 (Youth Mobility Scheme) visa allows 18 to 30 years old to live and work in the United Kingdom (‘UK’) for up to two years.
How do I qualify as a Tier 5 (Youth Mobility Scheme) visa worker?
To qualify for a Tier 5 (Youth Mobility Scheme) visa you must score 50 points in total from the following categories:
Nationality Requirement – 30 points
Age Requirement – 10 points
Maintenance Requirements – 10 points
You will not be eligible to apply for a Tier 5 (Youth Mobility Scheme) visa if you have previously spent time in the UK under the Tier 5 (Youth Mobility Scheme) visa or you have dependent children under the age of 18.
Nationality Requirement – 30 points
You will score 30 points if you are a citizen from one of the following countries:
- Australia
- Canada
- Hong Kong special administrative region
- Japan
- Monaco
- New Zealand
- South Korea
- Taiwan
You are also eligible to apply if you are an British overseas citizen, British overseas territories citizen, or British national (overseas).
Age – 10 points
You will score 10 points for age if you are either:
- 18 years of age or over at the time when the entry clearance becomes valid; or
- Under the age of 31 on the date the application was submitted.
Maintenance requirement – 10 points
You will score the required 10 points for maintenance if you have personal savings of at least £1,890 held in your bank account.
When to apply?
You can apply for a Tier 5 (Youth Mobility Scheme) up to 6 months before you travel.
Length of a Tier 5 (Youth Mobility Scheme) visa?
The Tier 5 (Youth Mobility Scheme) visa is valid for two years and the visa cannot be extended.
Family members of Tier 5 (Youth Mobility Scheme) workers
The Tier 5 (Youth Mobility Scheme) visa does not allow dependent family members to join you in the UK.
Our process
- Assess your suitability for a UK Tier 5 (Youth Mobility Scheme) visa;
- Provide you with an advice on how to meet the financial requirements;
- Provide a comprehensive document checklist;
- Complete any application as necessary on your behalf;
- Draft any affidavit as necessary on your behalf;
- Book your biometrics appointment;
- Prepare a complete bundle to be sent to UK Visas and Immigration on your behalf including a detailed cover letter;
If you would like to apply for a Tier 5 (Youth Mobility Scheme) visa, please contact us.
*Please note that all immigration matters are dealt with by Muldoon Britton Immigration Limited (SRA Number: 829759).