Working holiday visas for United Kingdom
Pick your passport to see what United Kingdom asks of you. The rules differ by passport, so each one has its own page.
Travel Aid isn’t legal advice and can’t confirm that you’re eligible or that you’ll get a visa. Rules change, so always check the official government page before you apply.
The visa
Open for applications
Youth Mobility Scheme visa · YMS
Live and work in the UK for up to 2 years. Some passports can extend by a further year.
Official page (opens in a new tab) · Last checked by Travel Aid on 30 October 2026
By passport
| Passport | Ages | Stay | Times you can get it | Places a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 18 to 35 | 24 months | Once only | – |
| Canada | 18 to 35 | 24 months | Once only | – |
| Japan | 18 to 30 | 24 months | Once only | 6,000 |
| New Zealand | 18 to 35 | 24 months | Once only | – |
| South Korea | 18 to 35 | 24 months | Once only | – |
A dash means the official page doesn't say. Oldest check on this page: 30 October 2026.