Homethe UK
United Kingdom Working Holiday Visa

Work and travel
the UK

Everything you need to apply for and prepare for your UK working holiday.

Big Ben and the Elizabeth Tower, Westminster, London
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Visa
Youth Mobility
YMS
Visa fee
£340
GBP
Processing
3 weeks
Typical
Nationalities
12
Eligible
Before you go

Get set up for the UK

Banking

Open a local account soon after you arrive in the UK so you can get paid and skip foreign-card fees. Most banks let you start the application online before you land.

Mobile & connectivity

Set up a the UK number or eSIM for data and calls. The major networks have the widest coverage; budget MVNOs run on the same towers for less.

flights
Skyscanner
Compare flights to the UK from hundreds of airlines.
Compare Flights
accommodationBudget Friendly
Hostelworld
Book your first nights in the UK. Hostels and budget stays.
Find a Hostel
Visa requirements

Visas to the UK by nationality

Canadathe UK
Subclass YMS
18-35
Age
36 mo
Stay
£340
Fee
Japanthe UK
Subclass YMS
18-30
Age
24 mo
Stay
£340
Fee
South Koreathe UK
Subclass YMS
18-35
Age
24 mo
Stay
£340
Fee
See all 12 nationalities →

Your first-week checklist

The practical order of things for your first days. What to sort and where to go next.