The UK Youth Mobility Scheme visa is for young adults from participating countries and territories who wish to experience life in the United Kingdom for a period of up to two years (or three years for Australian (from 31 January 2024), Canadian (from 31 January 2024) and New Zealand citizens).

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Dependants are not eligible to apply on the UK Youth Mobility Scheme visa route and it is not a route that leads directly to indefinite leave to remain in the UK. However, UK Youth Mobility Scheme visa holders may be able to apply from within the UK to switch into a route that does lead to settlement in the UK.