The Youth Mobility Scheme visa is a type of visa that allows young adults from certain countries and territories to live and work in the UK for up to two years (or three years for Australian, Canadian, and New Zealand citizens from 31 January 2024) . Here are some key details about the Youth Mobility Scheme visa:

Eligibility:

• You must be aged 18 to 30 (or 18 to 35 for Australian, Canadian, and New Zealand citizens from 31 January 2024) .
• You must have certain types of British Nationality or be from certain countries or territories listed in the eligibility requirements.
• You must have £2,530 in savings.

Application process:

• You can apply for the visa up to 6 months before you travel.
• You must pay an application fee of £259.
• You must pay the healthcare surcharge, which is usually £470 per year.
• You must prove that you have enough personal savings.

Length of stay:

• You will be given a visa to live and work in the UK for up to 24 months.
• You can enter the UK at any time while your visa is valid, and leave and come back at any time during your stay.
• If you turn 31 after your visa is issued, you can stay in the UK for as long as your visa is valid.
• If you’re from New Zealand, you’ll be able to extend your visa by one year after the 2-year period ends. If you’re from Australia or Canada, from 31 January 2024 you’ll be able to apply to extend your visa by one year.

What you can and cannot do:

• You can work and study in the UK.
• You cannot apply if you have children under the age of 18 who live with you or children you’re financially responsible for.
• Dependants are not eligible to apply on the Youth Mobility Scheme visa route and it is not a route that leads directly to indefinite leave to remain in the UK.

Overall, the Youth Mobility Scheme visa is a great opportunity for young adults from certain countries and territories to experience life in the UK for a period of up to two years (or three years for Australian, Canadian, and New Zealand citizens from 31 January 2024) .