ARE YOUR ELIGIBLE TO WORK IN THE UK?

To participate for the Work Britain program you must be legally able to work in the UK. There are a couple options that give you the opportunity to work in the UK which you can review below.

If you have any criminal convictions or have any questions surrounding the visa guidelines please contact us or give us a call on 1300 797 702.

Youth Mobility Visa

This visa allows you to work in the UK for up to two years. IEP will help you obtain this visa and to be eligible you must fulfil the following criteria:

• Hold an Australian or New Zealand passport
• Be aged between 18 and 30 (your visa application must be received by the UK Border Agency before your 31st birthday)
• Show proof of having at least £1890 in your bank account on the date you complete your visa application
• Have no dependants that you are financially responsible for

UK Ancestry Visa

This visa allows you to work in the UK for up to five years. IEP will help you obtain this visa and to be eligible you must fulfil the following criteria:

• Hold an Australian or New Zealand passport
• Provide proof (original birth certificates) that you have a grandparent born in the UK, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man or they were born before 31 March 2021 in what is now the Republic of Ireland.
• Must provide documents proving that you are able to support yourself without access to public funds until you are able to find employment. (We recommend having at least $4000 in your bank account on the date you complete your visa application)
• Have no dependants that you are financially responsible for

* IEP cannot assist in obtaining an Ancestry Dependent Visa.

IMPORTANT: You should allow at least 6-8 weeks for the complete process from submitting your initial application to having your visa issued; however it can take longer depending on if you, medical or background issues or if the processing time increases.

British or European Union Passport:

If you hold or are eligible to obtain a British or European Union passport you are still eligible for our Work Britain program.

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Tier 5 visa applications can be costly if you get them wrong. If you would like some clarification on anything at all, fill out the form below and we’ll be in touch within 1-2 working days, by phone and email, to answer any questions you might have.