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.