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What does the YMS visa permit me to do?

With a valid YMS visa you can:

  • Study (for some courses you will need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme certificate)
  • Work in most jobs
  • Be self-employed and set up a company – as long as your premises are rented, your equipment is not worth more than £5,000 and you do not have any employees.

Read more about this and other questions in our

Youth Mobility Visa section.

Disclaimer

Given the fast pace of change, we would stress that this information is designed to be informative, not advisory and represents our understanding of English law and practice as at the date indicated. We would always recommend that you should seek specific guidance on any particular legal issue.

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