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The working holidaymaker scheme is an arrangement
whereby a person aged between 17 and 30 (inclusive) can come to the
United Kingdom for an extended holiday for up to two years, with the
intention of taking paid work here as a part of his working holiday.
How do I qualify as a working holidaymaker?
You are eligible for entry clearance as a working holidaymaker if:
- you are a Commonwealth citizen, British Dependent Territories
citizen or British Overseas citizen;
- you are aged 17 to 30 (inclusive);
- you want to come to the United Kingdom for an extended holiday,
with the intention of taking paid work here as part of your holiday;
- you are single or are married to a person who also qualifies
for and plans to take a working holiday at the same time as you;
- you do not have any dependent children who are aged five years
or over, or who will be five before you complete your holiday;
- you can support and accommodate yourself without help from public
funds;
- you can pay for your onward or return journey; and
- you plan to leave the United Kingdom at the end of your holiday.
You must get entry clearance as a working holidaymaker before you travel
to the United Kingdom.
How long can I stay?
You can only stay in the United Kingdom for two years as a working
holidaymaker. We will count any time you spend outside the United
Kingdom during that period as part of the two years.
What type of work can I do?
There are no restrictions on the type of paid work you can do. You
may do any paid work you choose, for as long as you want while you
are here, but you should still intend to take a holiday during your
stay. (You may also engage in unpaid voluntary work that meets the
terms of the National Minimum Wage exemption for voluntary workers.)
What is entry clearance?
Entry clearance is a visa or entry clearance certificate that you
are given so that you can travel to the United Kingdom. You must apply
for entry clearance to the British Embassy, High Commission or other
British Diplomatic Mission (known as British Diplomatic Posts) in
the country where you live.
You can get advice about which British Diplomatic Posts can issue
entry clearance from any British Diplomatic Post abroad.
Can I extend my stay as a Work Permit holder?
You can apply to extend your stay as a Work Permit holder if:
- You have been in the United Kingdom for more than 12 months
as a working holidaymaker; and
- You meet the work permit criteria in full.
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