Can I use a Youth Mobility Scheme visa twice?

No, you cannot use a Youth Mobility Scheme visa twice, neither extend it nor switch back from the other visa to the Youth Mobility Scheme visa. The Youth Mobility scheme visa can be applied only once, allowing young nationals aged (between 18-30 years) to work and reside in the country.

 

You can convert the Youth Mobility Scheme visa to different types of UK Visas, such as:

• Work visas
• Student visas
• Family visas
• Start-up visa
• Health and care vis

 

*Note: Applicants can change from a Youth Mobility Scheme visa to another UK visa once the visa expires.

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Different UK visa options to convert to from the Youth Mobility Scheme visa

The Youth Mobility Scheme visa can be converted into different types of UK visas, such as:

 

UK Work visa

The Youth Mobility Scheme visa can be converted to different types of UK work visas, allowing the applicant to work and reside in the country.The different types of UK work visas are:

 

• Skilled Worker visa
• HPI visa
• Scale-Up visa
• Health and Care visa

 

Eligibility criteria to apply for a UK work visa

Below are the eligibility criteria to apply for a UK work visa:

 

• Have a valid COS from a licenced UK employer
• Proof of English language
• Annual salary must be at least more than the minimum or more
• Sufficient proof of funds
• Valid passport
• No criminal record

 

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UK Student visa

A Youth Mobility Scheme visa holder can apply for a UK Student visa. Applicants who want to study in the UK can apply for a student visa before the visa expires. The UK student visa allows an applicant to study in the country if they have an offer letter from any UK University. The UK student visa is also known as Tier 2 visa.

 

Eligibility criteria to apply for a UK Student visa

 

Below is the eligibility criterion to apply for a UK student visa:

• Reside in the UK
• Have a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS)
• Proof of sufficient funds
• A new course must begin within 28 days of the current visa expiring

 

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UK Family visa

A Youth Mobility Scheme visa holder can change to a UK family visa. However, to change the visa to a UK family visa, it is necessary to have a family member in the country that will sponsor the applicant. The Family visa allows an applicant to reside in the country with them for longer than 6 months. There are different types of family visas, such as:

 

• Spouse visa
• Fiance visa
• Child dependent visa
• UK Ancestry visa
• Adult dependent visa
• Skilled Worker Dependent visa

 

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Eligibility Criteria to apply for a UK Family visa

Below are the eligibility criteria to apply for a UK Family visa:

 

• If the family member is a British Citizen or has an ILR status
• Sponsor must have a skilled worker visa
• Proof of genuine relationship with the sponsor
• Aged above 18 years
• Sufficient funds
• Intention to reside in the country

 

UK Start-up visa

A Youth Mobility Scheme visa can be converted to a UK Start-up visa. The Start-up visa is for high-potential entrepreneurs who want to establish their business in the UK for the first time. The applicant must have a scalable, innovative, and viable business idea approved by an endorsing body. 

 

Eligibility criteria to apply for a UK Start-up visa

Below are the eligibility criteria to apply for a UK Start-up visa:

 

• Aged above 18 years
• Have not established a business in the UK previously
• Endorsed by an approved UK body
• Endorsement letter not issued more than 3 months ago
• English Language proficiency
• Sufficient funds

 

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