🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Working holiday
Youth Mobility Scheme visa — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Proof of savings | €2,917 (≈ GBP 2,530 · FX 2026-06-19) |
| Age range | 18–35 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €394 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 24 months.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.gov.uk/youth-mobility.
- Typical processing: ~21 days.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Age range
“are aged 18 to 30 or 18 to 35, depending on where you’re from”
https://www.gov.uk/youth-mobility · verified 2026-06-21
Application fee
https://www.gov.uk/youth-mobility · verified 2026-06-21
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-21.