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How to apply: Youth Mobility in United Kingdom for Hong Kong passport holders (2026)

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How to apply

  1. You must be selected in the Youth Mobility Scheme ballot before applying for the visa.

    Source for Invitation or ballot before applying

    If you’re from Hong Kong or Taiwan, you must be successfully selected in the Youth Mobility Scheme ballot before you can apply for your visa.
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  2. Gather the documents required for your application.

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    • A valid passport or other document proving your identity and nationality.

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      When you apply you’ll need to provide: a valid passport or other document that shows your identity and nationality
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    • The Home Office email confirming success in the Youth Mobility Scheme ballot.

      Source for Ballot confirmation

      If you’re from Hong Kong or Taiwan You must provide a valid email from the Home Office confirming you were successful in the Youth Mobility Scheme ballot.
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    • A bank statement proving the required savings.

      Source for Funds document

      When you apply you’ll need to provide: a valid passport or other document that shows your identity and nationality a bank statement showing you have at least £2,530 in savings your tuberculosis (TB) test results if you’re from a country where you have to take the test You’ll
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    • Tuberculosis test results if your country requires the test.

      Source for Medical evidence

      your tuberculosis (TB) test results if you’re from a country where you have to take the test
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    • Certified translations of documents that are not in English or Welsh.

      Source for Certified translation

      You’ll need to provide a certified translation of any documents that are not in English or Welsh.
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  3. Apply online for the Youth Mobility Scheme visa.

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    You must apply online for a Youth Mobility Scheme visa.
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  4. Prove your identity using the method indicated in your application.

    Source for Identity verification

    As part of your application, you’ll need to prove your identity.
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