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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.
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Minimum age: Minimum age: 18 years when the visa starts.
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YMS 3.4. The applicant must be aged 18 or over on the date their entry clearance will become valid.
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Maximum age: Maximum age: 35 years when applying.
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YMS 1.4. An applicant for entry clearance must be: (a) a national of Australia, Canada, New Zealand or the Republic of Korea aged 35 or under on the date of application; or (b) aged 30 or under on the date of application.
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Extension conditions: Extensions are limited to citizens of Australia, Canada and New Zealand.
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You can only apply to extend your Youth Mobility Scheme visa if you’re from Australia, Canada or New Zealand.
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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.
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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
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Family and dependants: Family members must apply separately.
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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
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Repeat participation: You cannot apply if you have already been in the UK under this scheme.
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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
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- GOV.UK — Youth Mobility Scheme visa: Extend your visa - GOV.UK
- GOV.UK — Youth Mobility Scheme visa: Eligibility - GOV.UK
- GOV.UK — Youth Mobility Scheme visa: Overview - GOV.UK
- UK Home Office / UK Visas and Immigration — Immigration Rules - Immigration Rules Appendix Youth Mobility Scheme - Guidance - GOV.UK