Working Holidaymakers Scheme

The working Holidaymaker Scheme is an arrangement where by Nationals from all Commonwealth countries aged between 17 to 27 years can come to thee United Kingdom for an extended holiday for upto two years and may do part time or casual work. Work must not be the main reason for their visit. Applicants desirous of visiting the UK for this purpose shall have to show that they have sufficient funds to maintain and accommodate themselves in the UK without recourse to Public Funds. They should have sufficient funds to cover the cost of a flight back to the country of their origin. They are also liable to Pay Tax and National Insurance. To update and make the scheme more accessible under noted changes have been announced by the Home Office on 20 June 2003, which will come into force on 25 August 2003.

• Raising the upper age limit from 27 to 30;


• Removing employment restrictions; and


• After 12 months in the UK, if they meet the necessary criteria, participants will be allowed to ‘‘switch ’’ status, letting them to take up work permit employment.

UK Immigration Consultancy Ltd. provides professional assistance to the aspirants.


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