• Job guarantee.
  • Long/short term flexible, affordable shared accommodation.
  • There is no minimum or maximum time to work - work is flexible to meet any travel needs.
  • Travel through the UK & Europe and return to a job and accommodation for your 24 months.
  • Earn up to an average of £300/week.
Work Exchange UK

Eligibility/Visa/Application

Apply Today if you fulfill the following requirements:

Note:

  • You will need to attend a UK Consulate appointment to have fingerprints scanned and a digital photograph taken.
  • You will be permitted to live and work in the UK for up to 2 years.
  • Your visa will be processed in the order it is received so allow plenty of time for the processing of your application.
  • You cannot have dependent children.
  • The British High Commission will hold onto your passport throughout the entire visa processing time so it is important that you don’t book any non-refundable flights or tours until your visa is confirmed. You will want that visa in your hand before you commit to travel plans.

Do I need a visa?

You must apply for a visa either under the Youth Mobility (Tier 5) Scheme or an Ancestral Visa, or you must obtain an EU passport to legally work in the UK. This must be obtained before you leave home. You should apply for the appropriate visa with the British High Commission in Australia. Youth Mobility visas cannot be obtained once you are in the UK. 

The two main visas used by our applicants are the Youth Mobility (Tier 5) visa and the Ancestral visa. The British Government have a different approach to each of these visas.

  • The Youth Mobility visa is offered to citizens of Australia, New Zealand and Canada and is viewed as an offer, but not as a right.
  • The Ancestral visa is seen differently by the British Government as you have the right to apply by having a parent or grandparent born in the UK.

The rules for obtaining a Youth Mobility (Tier 5) visa are precise. If any mistake is made with the visa application, the British High Commission will automatically reject the application, leaving you with little ability to appeal. We therefore strongly recommend you apply today. Once on the program our program partner will assist you with your visa application to ensure you comply with all visa requirements.

To be eligible for an Ancestral visa, a parent or grandparent has to have been born in the UK. You will need to provide details of all their birth certificates and marriage certificates (for both parents and grandparents).
If you apply and are eligible for either visa, you can request a letter addressed to The British High Commission from our program partner to confirm you will receive a job placement prior to your arrival into the UK. 
Please allow plenty of time when applying for your visa, as the British High Commission are busy all year round.

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The tier 5 visa is issued for 24 months, of which you can work for the whole time in your chosen profession.

Our program partner will assist you with all element of your visa. They provide you with personalised application checklists and will make sure that your application is presented in the correct way and you have the correct documentation upon submission with the British High Commission.

Simple Application Process

  1. Download the Application package
  2. Complete and return all the documents with payment to the CCUSA address on the cover letter.
  3. We will contact you within a week to arrange a personal interview and discuss your departure date.

Applications are accepted year round.