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TIER 5 UK WORK VISA

Guaranteed UK Work Visa for 24 months

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TIER 5 UK WORK VISA

£299 per person

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18-31 years + Age

WORKING HOLIDAY

UK TIER 5 - YOUTH MOBILITY SCHEME VISA

The Youth Mobility Scheme Visa allows young individuals to come and experience working life in the United Kingdom for up to two (2) years.

Applicants who are granted residence under the Tier 5 – Youth Mobility Scheme are allowed to live and work in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

This visa is granted for two (2) years and no further or subsequent grant can be made under this category. Successful applicants will be free to undertake any type of employment. Jobs to look out for, are one with flexible terms by way of taking time off for travel. Try bar work, waiting in restaurants in central London, {to tips} stage crewing festivals . Visa holders may also engage in some privately funded studies, voluntary work and au pair placements.

Our services take care of everything from the get-go! Once you apply for the program we will be in touch to make sure your UK visa application runs smoothly and stress-free!

WHAT DO I GET?

UK work visa guarantee

Money back guarantee

National insurance number

Guided walking tour

UK bank account

Free volunteering jobs worldwide

UK tax return assistance

Meet & greet pub crawl

10% hostel discount

In country support

UK arrival guide

HOW DOES THE VISA GUARANTEE WORK?

Our licensed visa migration agents will call you to go through the steps of the application process and answer any questions you may have. They will be available throughout your entire application to assist you step by step.
The process starts with filling out our online visa questionnaire.
We will provide you with the correct format to gather your supporting documents which can be uploaded to our online system (this can be done on your smartphone as well).
We will help coordinate your Visa start dates, around your departure, travel and arrival dates.
We will review your schedule to ensure you are booking flights and organised tours to align correctly with your visa start date.
Once you’ve completed our visa questionaire we will book your biometric appointment with you. This appointment is required by law to submit a copy of your finger prints and is part of the application process.
Before you attend your biometrics appointment, you’ll need to pay the Immigration Healthcare Surcharge and the Visa Application Fee to the British High Commission.
Your passport will then be sent away for processing along with your visa application – do not plan to travel during the application process.
You will receive your passport back within approximately 4-6 weeks with your visa application approved!
Once you arrive in the UK you will need to pick up your Biometric Recidence Permit (BRP card) for your visa. When you get your passport back you will also receive a letter advising you of where (and when) to collect this.
We will book you in for an arrival services appointment with our London Office to set up your UK SIM card, UK Bank Account and assist in applying for your National Insurance Number (see more details about this below).

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

You must be a current Australian, New Zealand, or Canadian passport holder
British or EU Passport holders will not need to apply for a visa as citizenship grants full working rights in the UK (ask us if you think you may be eligible for this!)
Aged between 18-31
No criminal convictions for the past 12 months (includes DUI)
No children in your care at the present time
Be able to show £1890 in savings at the time of application (approximately $3,400AUD)
Be able to attend an appointment at the British Embassy in your closest capital city

WHAT ARE THE COSTS?

Mandatory charges by the British High Commission include;

Immigration health surcharge £300,
Visa application Fee £244
Applications from Brisbane, Canberra or Perth will also incur an appointment fee of $105 AUD.

Our professional service charges include:

A one of fee of $299AUD for our licensed migration agents to assist with your application start to finish and ensure it is approved first time round.
You will also receive an arrival services appointment and ongoing support from our London office once in the UK.

The arrival services appointment includes:

UK SIM card
UK bank account
National Insurance Number application assistance (see F.A.Q’s below)
Guided walking tour of the London sites
A ticket on our meet & greet pub crawl
Invites to ongoing social events and access to our ‘meet a travel buddy’ network

Additional costs include:

Optional passport courier fee of $24AUD (or you can opt to pick up your passport from the location of your Biometrics appointment)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

THE TIER 5 YOUTH MOBILITY VISA

Eligibility

You must be a current Australian, New Zealand, or Canadian passport holder
British or EU Passport holders will not need to apply for a visa as citizenship grants full working rights in the UK (ask us if you think you may be eligible for this!)
Aged between 18-31
No criminal convictions for the past 12 months (includes DUI)
No children in your care at the present time
Be able to show £1890 in savings at the time of application (approximately $3,400AUD)
Be able to attend an appointment at the British Embassy in your closest capital city

UK work visa overview

The Tier 5 Youth Mobility Visa allows you to work in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland for a 2-year duration from the date your visa starts.
You are permitted to leave and re-enter the UK any number of times within this period.
Processing times for the visa can vary from 4-6 weeks so you will need to leave sufficient time to apply before your intend travel dates. We recommend you leave at minimum 2 months.
There is a fast-track service however the British High Commission charges an additional fee of for this.
Once your visa is granted, your passport will be returned to you with a vignette (visa sticker) glued in and you will use this to travel into the UK. This visa sticker will be valid for 30 days (from the date you give us in your application) and you must arrive into the UK within this 30 days.
Once you arrive in the UK you will need to pick up your Biometric Residence Permit. You must collect this within 10 days of arriving to the UK or before your vignette expires (which ever is later).
Our visa migration agents will work with you to ensure your flights, any travel plans and visa start dates align so that you meet these requirements.
If you fail to meet these requirements when arriving in the UK you may face financial penalties or a reduction or cancelation of your visa!

How much does the work visa cost?

Your visa fees are payable to the British High Commission.
Immigration healthcare surcharge (IHS) – £300
Work Visa application fee – £244
Applications from Brisbane, Canberra or Perth, will incur an additional fee of $105AUD to book your biometrics appointment
If you choose to have your passport couriered then this will cost $24AUD. You can however opt to pick this up from your biometric appointment location centre
These fees are non-refundable (even if your application is unsuccessful).

In 2017 over 40% of first time visa applications were rejected because of simple omissions and commonly made mistakes. Because the visa application is entirely computer processed, applications can be rejected for errors as small as an incorrect date on a bank statement.

Use our visa service and take this stress away!

Our professional licensed migration agents will help you every step of the way to ensure your application is approved first time around.

100% first time approval guaranteed, or you will receive a full refund.

OTHER QUESTIONS

How do I apply?

Easy! Just ring us on 1300 295 579, or email enquiry@theworkingholidayclub.com

When should I apply?

Our Tier 5 Youth Mobilty Visa Program runs year round so you can choose any week (except Christmas) that you’ll be arriving!

Important: Keep in mind the visa application process will take approximately 4-8 weeks and you will need to be in your home country when applying.

If you’re planning on using our UK visa service in conjunction with our UK accommodation and employment services (check out Jumpstart London) please keep in mind that this is our most popular program by far and weekly numbers are capped.

So You will want to plan on applying at least 6 months in advance to secure your spot.

If you’re aiming to leave sooner than this we do have applicants who change their travel dates and plans last minute so it’s always worth checking if we can fit you in!

What is a national insurance number and why is it important to understand?

National Insurance Number (often called NIN or NINO) is similar to your Tax File Number in Australia, IRD in New Zealand or SIN number in Canada.
In the UK the NI number is also used as a form of identification by many departments including the free NHS healthcare system.

Everyone who works in the UK requires a National Insurance (NI) Number.
You can start work before your National Insurance number arrives if you can prove you can work in the UK. You should tell your employer that you’ve applied for one, and give it to them when you have it.

To apply for a National Insurance number, you’ll need to apply by phone.

If you’re moving to the UK

You may have a National Insurance (NI) number printed on the back of your biometric residence permit (BRP). You don’t need to apply for a National Insurance number if you already have one, or one is printed on your BRP.
You may have a National Insurance (NI) number printed on the back of your BRP. Not all BRPs have this – it depends on factors like the date it was issued and your visa status.

If you don’t have a National Insurance number, you must apply. You can only apply for a National Insurance number once you are in the UK. You must have the right to work or study in the UK to get a National Insurance number.

When you phone, you will need to give the operator the following:
• Your full name
• Date of Birth
• Date you arrived in the UK
• Full UK address including postcode
• UK contact number

National Insurance number interview

As part of the NIN application, you’ll be required to attend an Evidence of Identity (EOI) interview at your closest job centre.
Date, time and location details for this interview will be given over the phone when you’re applying for your National Insurance number, you’ll also be sent a letter in the post from Job Centre Plus, confirming your appointment details, within 3-5 days of the call. You’ll be given a reference number which you’ll need to take to your appointment.

At the interview you’ll be asked about your circumstances and why you need a National Insurance number.

Your appointment letter will also tell you which documents to bring to prove your identity.

If you’re travelling on an Australian or New Zealand Passport this will be:
• Proof of address (signed tenancy agreement)
• Proof of employment (signed employment contract), if you’ve already started work.
• Valid NZ or AUS passport
• Residence permit (BRP card)
• Along with any documents you’ve received from the home office

If your travelling on a British or EU passport this will be:
• Proof of address (signed tenancy agreement)
• Proof of employment (signed employment contract), if you’ve started work
• Your valid passport/s or national identity card/s

You’ll be told at the interview how long it’ll take to receive your National Insurance number, this is usually 3-5 weeks dependent on processing times.

5 Issues this may cause if you are arriving in the UK without pre-arranged housing or employment

No proof of address or employment can lead to your NIN application being declined or put on hold, until you can provide the required documentation.
Delays to your NIN application may cause prospective employers to put you right to the back of the interview cue.
While still waiting to interview for a job, Banks will be reluctant to open the UK account for you without proof of employment
Without a UK Bank Account, Property Managers will be reluctant to accept any tenancy applications to get you into accommodation.
The circle repeats, wasting your time and money when you should be out exploring your new city, London!

5 ways we can help you get set up

With the Jumpstart London Program, we will have your accommodation and employment arranged for you before you leave your home country. So when you arrive in London you are ready to move straight into suitable housing and start your job.
Leading up to your trip our Australian based team (who have all lived in London before) will help you through your job and program applications. Once approved by our London Head Office, you will be sent your job contract and a preview list of our accommodation options.
Week 1: On arrival in London you will attend a group Orientation Session in our Head Office in South Bank Central. We will run through all the details for the available house listings and your job induction. In the following days, you will see all the property options, decide on your favourite, sign a lease and move in!
Week 2: Once you’ve moved into your shared housing and attended your job induction you’ll come back into our Head Office for a 1 on 1 session with our UK Programs Coordinator. Now ready with your Signed Tenancy Agreement and Signed Employment Contract, we will be able to set up your UK Bank Account and arrange your EOI interview at your closest job centre. With all the necessary documents in hand, you’ll be able to successfully apply for your NIN.
3-5 weeks later you will receive in the mail your NIN to pass on to your employer. Now all set up with a job, housing, NIN, and Bank Account you’ll be free to explore!

For more info on how it all works, see our Jumpstart London Program page

To speak with one of our friendly team members regarding assistance, give us a call on 1300 295 579 or shoot us an email at enquiry@theworkingholidayclub.com

Who is this pack suited to?

Applicants who already have a job and accommodation lined up and waiting for them in London.

If you are looking for accommodation, employment assistance or to set yourself up with a guaranteed job pre-departure, check out our Jumpstart London Program. If you prefer a live-in job we have great pubs or even better if you want the best of both worlds, check out or Adventure Resort Program

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Application Process

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PRE PLACEMENT - COST: £0

Interested in moving to the UK for a working holiday or gap year? Have loads of questions about what, where, when, how to do stuff? We get it, our team are one click for a free no obligation chat! Ask away!

You are welcome to ask for advice on

Moving to the UK
Financial obligations and costs
Checking your passport’s ok
Working visa qualification & time frames
Best time to arrive
Best jobs by month of arrival
Best jobs by travel bucket list
Best jobs by hourly rate
Advice - on renting in the UK and rates
Compare pro and cons all job options
Compare cost of living with pro and cons
Overview of wages in UK wide
Basic must-haves to get working
What you need for a UK bank account
What’s the process getting NI numbers
Must know info for biometric cards
Why do working holiday programs exit
Who are they good for
How does actually help your situation
Free flow email with helpful links and guides

Right from the start of your experience we want you to make sure you know what to expect and make sure it's really clear the costs and process involved what you are getting. There are no surprises or hidden fees along the way and we'll keep you updated with what you need to do next.

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REGISTER ONLINE - COST: £0

All you need to do to get going is tell us a few basic details about yourself, what your after and estimated travel dated It's free to register and apply so what have you got to lose!?

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VISA APPLICATION FEE £299

Processing times for the Visa can vary from 4-6 weeks so you will need to leave sufficient time to apply before your intend travel dates. We recommend you leave at minimum 2 months. There is a fast-track service however the British High Commission charges an additional fee for this.

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VISA APPLICATION APPROVAL

Once your Visa is granted, your passport will be returned to you with an entry clearance stamp for a 30 day duration, from the date you have chosen in your application. You will then be required to enter the UK within this period and pick up what is called your Biometrics Residency Permit.

GETTING A NATIONAL INSURANCE NUMBER

(often called NIN) is similar to your Tax File Number in Australia, IRD in New Zealand or SIN number in Canada. In the UK the NI number is also used as a form of identification by many departments including the free NHS healthcare system. Everyone who works in the UK requires a NIN. You can only apply for a NIN once you are in the UK.

NATIONAL INSURANCE NUMBER APPLICATION PROCESS

As part of the NIN application you’ll be required to attend an Evidence of Identity (EOI) interview at your closest job centre. Date, time and location details for this interview will be given over the phone when you’re applying for your National Insurance number, you’ll also be sent a letter in the post from Job Centre Plus, confirming your appointment details, within 3-5 days of the call. You’ll be given a reference number which you’ll need to take to your appointment. Your appointment letter will also tell you which documents to bring to prove your identity. If you’re travelling on an Australian or New Zealand Passport this will be:

Proof of address (signed tenancy agreement)
Proof of employment (signed employment contract), if you’ve already started work.
Valid NZ or AUS passport
Residence permit (BRP card)
Along with any documents you’ve received from the home office

If your travelling on a British or EU passport this will be:

Proof of address (signed tenancy agreement)
Proof of employment (signed employment contract), if you’ve started work
Your valid passport/s or national identity card/s

You’ll be told at the interview how long it’ll take to receive your National Insurance number, this is usually 4-6 weeks dependent on proc

COMMON PROBLEMS

5 Issues this may cause if you are arriving in the UK without pre-arranged housing or employment

No proof of address or employment can lead to your NIN application being declined or put on hold, until you can provide the required documentation.
Delays to your NIN application may cause prospective employers to put you right to the back of the interview cue.
While still waiting to interview for a job, Banks will be reluctant to open the UK account for you without proof of employment
Without a UK Bank Account, Property Managers will be reluctant to accept any tenancy applications to get you into accommodation.
The circle repeats, wasting your time and money when you should be out exploring your new city, London!

OUR SOLUTION

5 ways we can help you get set up

With the Jumpstart London Program we will have your accommodation and employment arranged for you before you leave your home country. So when you arrive in London you are ready to move straight into suitable housing and start your job.
Leading up to your trip our Australian based team (who have all lived in London before) will help you with your job and program applications. Once approved by our London Head Office, you will be sent your job contract and a preview list of our accommodation options.
Week 1: On arrival in London you will attend a group Orientation Session in our Head Office in South Bank Central. We will run through all the details for the available house listings and your job induction. In the following days, you will see all the property options, decide on your favourite, sign a lease and move in!
Week 2: Once you’ve moved into your shared housing and attended your job induction you’ll come back into our Head Office for a 1 on 1 session with our UK Programs Coordinator. Now ready with your Signed Tenancy Agreement and Signed Employment Contract, we will be able to set up your UK Bank Account and arrange your EOI interview at your closest job centre. With all the necessary documents in hand, you’ll be able to successfully apply for your NIN.
3-5 weeks later you will receive in the mail your NIN to pass on to your employer. Now all set up with a job, housing, NIN, and Bank Account you’ll be free to explore!

For more info on how it all works, see our Jumpstart London Program page

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