Tier 5 - Youth Mobility Scheme

tier 5, lovingly known as the working holiday visa, now known as the Youth Mobility Scheme (YMS). sounds scary! it’s not too bad if you’re from Oz or NZ as you are exempt from the 30 point certificate of sponsorship needed by all other applicants, from their home country. if you are however from SA, bad news kids. the UK government won’t let you apply for the new YMS. and that is simply because South Africa doesn’t have a similar working holiday scheme in place for Brits. SA is also unlikely to issue it’s peeps with the mandatory 30 point sponsorship certificate that is needed to apply for the YMS, so it's not looking good for SA citizens.

Countries participating:-

AustraliaCanadaJapanMonacoNew Zealand

Time allocated:-

2 Years (once off with no extension)

Documents to fill out:-

Self Assessment Points Calculator

Fees:-

£130Paid in your local currency. Valid as of December 2010.

Other Facts:-

Fingerprints need scanning.
"All UK working holiday visa applicants, save for those benefiting from a limited number of exemptions and exceptions, are required to provide biometric data (10-digit fingerscans and a digital photograph) as part of the application process.
You will have to go to your nearest visa application centre in person to provide your biometrics. In those countries where there is no visa application centre, you will need to go to the British mission.No spouses allowed on Visa.Your sponsor is your local Government.Must have more than £1600 in your bank account.Must be under 31 years old at the date of application.Must get 40 points to apply 30 points for being Australian, Canadian, Japanese, New Zealander or Monacoian.10 Points for being over 18 years old.

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More Information - YMS - Visa Application Guide

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