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Youth Mobility United Kingdom for Japanese citizens (2026): requirements, quota and status

Youth mobility

The Youth mobility rules for Japan passport holders in United Kingdom list a stay of up to 24 months. Verified against UK Home Office on 2026-09-30.

Minimum age
18 years when the visa starts

Source for Minimum age

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
30 years when applying

Source for Maximum age

(b) aged 30 or under on the date of application.
UK Home Office / UK Visas and Immigration — Immigration Rules - Immigration Rules Appendix Youth Mobility Scheme - Guidance - GOV.UK

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Stay
Up to 24 months

Source for Stay

You’ll be given a visa to live and work in the UK for up to 24 months.
UK Home Office — Youth Mobility Scheme visa: Overview - GOV.UK

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Application fee
GBP 340

Source for Application fee

Application fee The application fee is £340.
UK Home Office — Youth Mobility Scheme visa: Overview - GOV.UK

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Proof of funds
GBP 2,530

Source for Proof of funds

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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Selection method
Apply without a ballot

Source for Selection method

Invitation to apply requirements do not apply to nationals or citizens of the following countries: Andorra Australia Canada Iceland Japan Monaco New Zealand Republic of Korea San Marino Uruguay
UK Home Office / UK Visas and Immigration — Youth Mobility Scheme caseworker guidance (accessible) - GOV.UK

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How to apply

  1. Gather the documents required for your application.

    Source for Application documents

    Check which documents you’ll need to apply.
    GOV.UK — Youth Mobility Scheme visa: Apply - GOV.UK

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

      Source for Passport document

      When you apply you’ll need to provide: a valid passport or other document that shows your identity and nationality
      GOV.UK — Youth Mobility Scheme visa: Documents you must provide - GOV.UK

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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
      GOV.UK — Youth Mobility Scheme visa: Documents you must provide - GOV.UK

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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
      GOV.UK — Youth Mobility Scheme visa: Documents you must provide - GOV.UK

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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.
      GOV.UK — Youth Mobility Scheme visa: Documents you must provide - GOV.UK

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  2. Apply online for the Youth Mobility Scheme visa.

    Source for Submit the application

    You must apply online for a Youth Mobility Scheme visa.
    GOV.UK — Youth Mobility Scheme visa: Apply - GOV.UK

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  3. 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.
    GOV.UK — Youth Mobility Scheme visa: Apply - GOV.UK

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Currency
Listed fees + your travel and first month

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Visa application fee

Source for Application fee

Application fee The application fee is £340.
UK Home Office — Youth Mobility Scheme visa: Overview - GOV.UK

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Approx. JPY 71,638

Approx. USD 456

Daily reference rates dated 2026-10-30. European Central Bank

Money you may need to show

These are funds to demonstrate, not a visa fee. They are shown separately and are not added to the estimate. Read the evidence for the applicable conditions.

Minimum funds

Source for Proof of funds

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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Approx. JPY 533,066

Approx. USD 3,390

Daily reference rates dated 2026-10-30. European Central Bank

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Questions answered by the official rules

How much money must I show?

GBP 2,530. Verified on 2026-09-30 against UK Home Office.

Source for Proof of funds

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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How long is the initial stay?

Up to 24 months. Verified on 2026-09-30 against UK Home Office.

Source for Stay

You’ll be given a visa to live and work in the UK for up to 24 months.
UK Home Office — Youth Mobility Scheme visa: Overview - GOV.UK

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What is the application fee?

GBP 340. Verified on 2026-09-30 against UK Home Office.

Source for Application fee

Application fee The application fee is £340.
UK Home Office — Youth Mobility Scheme visa: Overview - GOV.UK

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How are applications selected?

Apply without a ballot. Verified on 2026-09-30 against UK Home Office / UK Visas and Immigration.

Source for Selection method

Invitation to apply requirements do not apply to nationals or citizens of the following countries: Andorra Australia Canada Iceland Japan Monaco New Zealand Republic of Korea San Marino Uruguay
UK Home Office / UK Visas and Immigration — Youth Mobility Scheme caseworker guidance (accessible) - GOV.UK

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What is the minimum age and when is it assessed?

18 years when the visa starts. Verified on 2026-09-30 against UK Home Office / UK Visas and Immigration.

Source for Minimum age

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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What is the maximum age and when is it assessed?

30 years when applying. Verified on 2026-09-30 against UK Home Office / UK Visas and Immigration.

Source for Maximum age

(b) aged 30 or under on the date of application.
UK Home Office / UK Visas and Immigration — Immigration Rules - Immigration Rules Appendix Youth Mobility Scheme - Guidance - GOV.UK

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Can I extend my stay?

Extensions are limited to citizens of Australia, Canada and New Zealand.. Verified on 2026-09-30 against GOV.UK.

Source for Extension conditions

You can only apply to extend your Youth Mobility Scheme visa if you’re from Australia, Canada or New Zealand.
GOV.UK — Youth Mobility Scheme visa: Extend your visa - GOV.UK

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Can I participate again?

You cannot apply if you have already been in the UK under this scheme.. Verified on 2026-09-30 against GOV.UK.

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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Do children affect eligibility?

You cannot apply if you have children under 18 living with you or children you are financially responsible for.. Verified on 2026-09-30 against GOV.UK.

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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Can family members join my application?

Family members must apply separately.. Verified on 2026-09-30 against GOV.UK.

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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Last change on October 1, 2026

Change history

What changed

Dates show when our published evidence changed. Previous values stay off this log so withdrawn or expired advice is not repeated.

All status updates
    • Value withdrawn: Annual places
    • Verified evidence added: Maximum age
    • Verified evidence added: Minimum age
    • Verified evidence added: Annual places
    • Verified evidence added: Funds document
    • Verified evidence added: Medical evidence
    • Verified evidence added: Passport document
    • Verified evidence added: Certified translation
    • Verified evidence added: Application documents
    • Verified evidence added: Identity verification
    • Verified evidence added: Submit the application
    • Verified evidence added: How to apply
    • Verified evidence added: Children and eligibility
    • Verified evidence added: Family and dependants
    • Verified evidence added: Extension conditions
    • Verified evidence added: Repeat participation
    • Verified evidence added: Application fee
    • Verified evidence added: Required funds
    • Verified evidence added: Funds holding period
    • Verified evidence added: Annual health surcharge
    • Verified evidence added: Selection method
    • Verified evidence added: Initial stay
    • Value withdrawn: Maximum age
    • Value withdrawn: Minimum age
    • Value withdrawn: Annual places
    • Value withdrawn: Funds document
    • Value withdrawn: Medical evidence
    • Value withdrawn: Passport document
    • Value withdrawn: Certified translation
    • Value withdrawn: Application documents
    • Value withdrawn: Identity verification
    • Value withdrawn: Submit the application
    • Value withdrawn: How to apply
    • Value withdrawn: Children and eligibility
    • Value withdrawn: Family and dependants
    • Value withdrawn: Extension conditions
    • Value withdrawn: Repeat participation
    • Value withdrawn: Application fee
    • Value withdrawn: Required funds
    • Value withdrawn: Funds holding period
    • Value withdrawn: Annual health surcharge
    • Value withdrawn: Selection method
    • Value withdrawn: Initial stay
    • Verified evidence added: Maximum age
    • Verified evidence added: Minimum age
    • Verified evidence added: Annual places
    • Verified evidence added: Funds document
    • Verified evidence added: Medical evidence
    • Verified evidence added: Passport document
    • Verified evidence added: Certified translation
    • Verified evidence added: Application documents
    • Verified evidence added: Identity verification
    • Verified evidence added: Submit the application
    • Verified evidence added: How to apply
    • Verified evidence added: Children and eligibility
    • Verified evidence added: Family and dependants
    • Verified evidence added: Extension conditions
    • Verified evidence added: Repeat participation
    • Verified evidence added: Application fee
    • Verified evidence added: Required funds
    • Verified evidence added: Funds holding period
    • Verified evidence added: Annual health surcharge
    • Verified evidence added: Selection method
    • Verified evidence added: Initial stay
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