About Tier 5 Youth Mobility Visa: 

You can apply for a Youth Mobility Scheme visa if: 

  • Want to live and work in the UK for up to 2 years 
  • Are aged 18 to 30 or 18 to 35, depending on where you’re from? 
  • Have £2,530 in savings 
  • Have certain types of British Nationality or are from certain countries or territories listed in the eligibility requirements 

How long it takes 

The earliest you can apply for a visa is 6 months before you travel.