What is the Youth Mobility Scheme (YMS)?
The Youth Mobility Scheme (YMS) is a visa that allows citizens of certain countries to work and study in the UK for up to 2 years.
You can apply for a Youth Mobility Scheme visa if you:
- 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
What countries qualify for the YMS visa?
Asia
- South Korea
- Japan
- Hong Kong
- Taiwan
South America
- Uruguay
You can see the full list of eligible country on the government website https://www.gov.uk/youth-mobility