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Requirements: Youth Mobility in United Kingdom for Canadians (2026)

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  • Proof of funds: Have at least GBP 2,530 available for living expenses.

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    You must have at least £2,530 in your bank account to show you can support yourself in the UK.
    UK Home Office — Youth Mobility Scheme visa: Eligibility - GOV.UK

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  • Minimum age: Minimum age: 18 years when the visa starts.

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    The applicant must be aged 18 or over on the date their entry clearance will become valid.
    UK Home Office / UK Visas and Immigration — Immigration Rules - Immigration Rules Appendix Youth Mobility Scheme - Guidance - GOV.UK

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  • Maximum age: Maximum age: 35 years when applying.

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    If the individual applying for entry clearance is from the following countries, they must be aged 35 or under on the date of application: Australia Canada New Zealand Republic of Korea
    UK Home Office / UK Visas and Immigration — Youth Mobility Scheme caseworker guidance (accessible) - GOV.UK

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  • Children and eligibility: You cannot apply if you have children under 18 living with you or children you are financially responsible for.

    Source for Children and eligibility

    You cannot apply if you have: children under the age of 18 who live with you children you’re financially responsible for
    GOV.UK — Youth Mobility Scheme visa: Eligibility - GOV.UK

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  • Extension conditions: Citizens of Australia, Canada or New Zealand may extend once for one year while living in the UK with a valid Youth Mobility Scheme visa.

    Source for Extension conditions

    You can only apply to extend your Youth Mobility Scheme visa if you’re from Australia, Canada or New Zealand. You can extend your visa for one year. To extend your visa, you must: be living in the UK have a valid Youth Mobility Scheme visa Your visa will be valid from the day after your original visa ends. You can only extend your visa once.
    GOV.UK — Youth Mobility Scheme visa: Extend your visa - GOV.UK

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  • Repeat participation: You cannot apply if you have already been in the UK under this scheme.

    Source for Repeat participation

    You cannot apply if you have: children under the age of 18 who live with you children you’re financially responsible for already been in the UK under the scheme
    GOV.UK — Youth Mobility Scheme visa: Eligibility - GOV.UK

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  • Family and dependants: Family members must apply separately.

    Source for Family and dependants

    You cannot: work as a professional sportsperson (for example as a coach) extend your stay unless you’re from Australia, Canada or New Zealand get public funds bring in family members on your application - they must apply separately
    GOV.UK — Youth Mobility Scheme visa: Overview - GOV.UK

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