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United Kingdom Working Holiday
Is United Kingdom your home country? This page introduces its Working Holiday programme to travellers from other countries.
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The requirements depend on your passport and where you want to go. Choose your nationality to find the information for your trip. The table shows the passports accepted at our last check.
| Passport | Age | Quota | Fee | Timelines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Australia | 18–35 y/o | 38,500 | 340 GBP | 3 weeks |
 Canada | 18–35 y/o | 10,000 | 340 GBP | 3 weeks |
 Japan | 18–30 y/o | 6,000 | 340 GBP | 3 weeks |
 New Zealand | 18–35 y/o | 8,000 | 340 GBP | 3 weeks |
 South Korea | 18–35 y/o | 5,000 | 340 GBP | 3 weeks |
 Taiwan | 18–30 y/o | 1,000 | 340 GBP | 3 weeks |
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“—” = not published by the country at the last verification.
The steps, in order
Visa, application, insurance, tickets: we’ll help you prepare each step with the timelines in mind.
Your first steps on the ground: Confirm your eVisa status in your UKVI account · Know your YMS visa conditions: no state benefits or housing help, no professional sport · Generate a right-to-work share code before your first day of any job · Buy a UK SIM or activate a UK eSIM on arrival · Confirm your first address (hostel, short-let, or room) · Open a UK bank account you can set up from your phone.
We’re here for the trip home too, from closing accounts to taxes and contributions you may be able to claim back. Find the steps for your destination in the app.
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