Taiwan is added to the Tier 5 youth mobility scheme

26 January 2012

Taiwan joined the list of countries and territories that participate in the UK's youth mobility scheme 1st January 2012.The countries already participating are Australia, Canada, Japan, Monaco and New Zealand.

This scheme is for young people from participating countries and territories who want to come and experience life in the UK. You will be able to live and work in the UK for 24 months under the youth mobility scheme and you can work and study full-time.

To be able to apply you will need to meet the additional requirements:

• Be under 31 years old and over 18 years old
• Have £1600 in available cash funds
• No children under 18 years old who are living with you, or for whom you are financially responsible
• You have never been in the UK at any time in the former ‘working holidaymaker’ category or under the youth mobility scheme.

Every year, the UK government allocates a number of places on the youth mobility scheme for each country and territory. For 2012, Taiwan, Japan and Monaco will each receive an allocation of 1,000 places.

Contact Definitive Immigration Services for advice and assistance on 0870 240 7825 or via info@definitive-is.com