Apply for a UK Youth Mobility Scheme visa – A complete guide by our Youth Mobility Scheme consultant in India
The UK Short-term work visas are a part of the Tier 5 visas and come under the UK’s Point-based system.
The UK Short-term work visas are also known as ‘Temporary Workers Visas’
The visas under this category are listed below:
- UK Youth Mobility Scheme visa
- UK Creative Worker visa
- UK Government Authorized Exchange visa
- UK International Agreement visa
- UK Religious Worker visa
- UK Seasonal Work visa
- UK Charity Worker visa
- UK Graduate visa
Table of contents
– Overview – UK Youth Mobility Scheme visa
– What are the documents needed to apply for a UK Youth Mobility Scheme visa?
– How to apply for a UK Youth Mobility Scheme visa?
– When should I apply for a UK Youth Mobility Scheme visa?
– How long does it take to get a decision on a UK Youth Mobility Scheme visa?
– How much does a UK Youth Mobility Scheme visa cost?
– How much money do I need to have to support myself in the UK for a UK Youth Mobility Scheme visa?
– How long can I stay in the UK on a UK Youth Mobility Scheme visa?
– What activities are permitted and not permitted in the UK on a UK Youth Mobility Scheme visa?
– Which countries are eligible to apply for a UK Youth Mobility Scheme visa?
– How can The SmartMove2UK be of help for your UK Youth Mobility visa application?
Overview – UK Youth Mobility Scheme visa
- The UK Youth Mobility Scheme is a cultural exchange platform that allows individuals aged between 18 years and 30 years, from participating countries and territories, to experience life in the UK for up to 2 years.
- However, dependents are not permitted to the UK with the main applicant on this visa.
- The UK Youth Mobility Scheme visa is not a route to settlement in the country.
- It is mandatory for applicants to have £2,530 in savings.
What are the documents needed to apply for a UK Youth Mobility Scheme visa?
The documents required to apply for a UK Youth Mobility Scheme visa are listed below:
- A valid passport, with enough blank pages and another document that shows the applicant’s identity and nationality.
- A bank statement showing the applicant has at least £2,530 in savings.
- Tuberculosis (TB) test results (if required).
- Provide a certified translation of any documents that are not in English or Welsh.
How to apply for a UK Youth Mobility Scheme visa?
The applicant must apply online for a UK Youth Mobility Scheme visa.
When should I apply for a UK Youth Mobility Scheme visa?
The earliest an applicant can apply for a UK Youth Mobility Scheme visa is 6 months before they travel. For example, the applicant can apply from 16th January if they plan to travel on 15th July.
How long does it take to get a decision on a UK Youth Mobility Scheme visa?
Once applied online, submitted the identity proofs, and provided valid documents, the applicant usually gets a decision on their UK Youth Mobility Scheme visa application within 3 weeks.
How much does a UK Youth Mobility Scheme visa cost?
The applicant is required to pay:
- An application fee, which is £259.
- Immigration healthcare surcharge, which is usually £470 per year.
(application fees updated as of May 2022)
How much money do I need to have to support myself in the UK for a UK Youth Mobility Scheme visa?
- The applicant must have at least £2,530 in their bank account to show they can support themselves in the UK.
- The money must be available for at least 28 days in a row.
- Day 28 must be within 31 days of applying for this visa.
How long can I stay in the UK on a UK Youth Mobility Scheme visa?
- An applicant can stay in the UK for up to 2 years.
- There is no visa extension allowed on a UK Youth Mobility Scheme visa.
- The applicant can live and work in the UK and enter the country at any time while their visa is valid, and leave and come back at any time during their stay.
- If the applicant turns 31 years old after their visa is issued, they can still stay in the UK for as long as their visa is valid.
What activities are permitted and not permitted in the UK on a UK Youth Mobility Scheme visa?
The applicant is permitted to:
- Study (some courses).
- Work in most jobs.
- Be self-employed and set up a company – as long as the applicant’s premises are rented, the equipment is not worth more than £5,000 and they do not have any employees.
The applicant is not permitted to:
- Work as a professional sportsperson(for example as a coach).
- Extend their stay.
- Get public funds.
- Bring in family members on their application.
Which countries are eligible to apply for a UK Youth Mobility Scheme visa?
Applicants from the below-listed countries can apply for a UK Youth Mobility Scheme visa:
- Australia.
- Canada.
- Monaco.
- New Zealand.
- San Marino.
- Iceland.
The applicant must be selected in the UK Youth Mobility Scheme visa ballot before they can apply for their visa if they are from:
- India
- Hong Kong.
- Japan.
- South Korea.
- Taiwan.
The applicant must be a national or citizen, or the rightful holder of a passport from one of the above countries.
The applicant must:
Be issued with an invitation to apply.
Submit their application within the period of time specified on the invitation.
Individuals who have:
Children under the age of 18 who live with them,
Children for whom they are financially responsible, and
Already been in the UK on this visa.
CAN NOT apply for a UK Youth Mobility Scheme visa.
How can The SmartMove2UK be of help for your UK Youth Mobility visa application?
The SmartMove2UK is a UK immigration law firm, established in 2009. Our firm has a team of UK immigration solicitors and experts.
- Our law firm was announced as the winner of the IAE Corporate Immigration Law (India) award, in 2016.
- We are recognized by Who’s Who Legal (WWL) as a Corporate Immigration Firm in 2016.
- We take pride in being members of prominent institutions like The Law Society and Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa.
Our offices are located in India – Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, and in the United Kingdom – London.
We have been assisting clients from all over the world and our clientele is spread across 26+ countries, with 1,000 success stories.
Our UK-qualified solicitors have the expertise of over 2 decades in providing Legal Advice for all UK immigration-related assistance.
We also offer Full Representation service and Filing Appeals for Refused applications.
You can get in touch with our UK immigration lawyer to book a consultation!
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