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United Kingdom Youth Mobility Scheme

14 facts quoted from the official source

Live and work temporarily in the UK as an eligible young national or territory passport holder.

Income required
—
Means required · no figure published
Can bring
dependants
from the official record
Requirements
5
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

5 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Age MinimumThe ordinary age range is 18 to 30, extended to 18 to 35 for specified nationalities.
  • Age requirementThe ordinary age range is 18 to 30, extended to 18 to 35 for specified nationalities.
  • Financial means and return travelThe applicant must meet the published maintenance requirement.
  • Nationality or qualifying statusThe applicant must hold an eligible nationality or passport and, for designated countries, obtain selection through the required ballot.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Passport, travel document and visa classThe applicant must provide a valid passport or other travel document that establishes identity and nationality.
Also stated by the source
  • Dependent-family rightsThe route does not permit dependant applications.
  • Long-term residence or conversion pathYouth Mobility permission does not lead directly to settlement.
  • Maximum For Specified NationalitiesThe ordinary age range is 18 to 30, extended to 18 to 35 for specified nationalities.
  • Maximum StandardThe ordinary age range is 18 to 30, extended to 18 to 35 for specified nationalities.
  • Specified Nationality Extension YearsPermission is normally two years; specified nationalities may extend for a third year.
  • Work and study rightsMost employment and limited self-employment are permitted, subject to the route restrictions.
Family

Who you can bring

dependants
  • Dependent-family rightsThe route does not permit dependant applications.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity
2 proven from the official source.
  • Duration and validityPermission is normally two years; specified nationalities may extend for a third year.
  • Duration Standard YearsPermission is normally two years; specified nationalities may extend for a third year.
How it works

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to United Kingdom?
The official source states: Live and work temporarily in the UK as an eligible young national or territory passport holder.
02How much money do I need?
The official source states: The applicant must meet the published maintenance requirement. It does not publish a fixed amount — no minimum figure is stated.
03Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: dependants.
04What does this route lead to?
The official source states: Youth Mobility permission does not lead directly to settlement.

Every answer is quoted from the official gov.uk page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 14 points against the official source; 14 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

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Fees and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source gov.ukLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this United Kingdom government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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Other youth mobility routes to United Kingdom

1 other youth mobility route to United Kingdom.

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Youth mobility routes in other countries

53 other countries publish at least one youth mobility route. Nearest first.

Ireland11 youth mobility routes Denmark7 youth mobility routes Norway6 youth mobility routes Estonia1 youth mobility route Finland1 youth mobility route Guernsey1 youth mobility route

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