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United Kingdom 2026 Youth Mobility Scheme Ballot for Taiwanese Nationals

Key Point

  • The United Kingdom announced that the first 2026 Youth Mobility Scheme ballot for Taiwanese nationals will open on 10 February 2026 and close on 12 February 2026. 

Youth Mobility Scheme  

The U.K. confirms that the first ballot for the 2026 Youth Mobility Scheme (YMS) for Taiwanese nationals will run from 00:01 on 10 February 2026 to 00:01 on 12 February 2026. Taiwan will receive 1,000 total places for 2026, with 800 in the first ballot and the remaining 200 in a second ballot in the summer.

Application Process for the Youth Mobility Scheme 

Applicants must send one email to the designated Home Office address during the ballot window to be considered. Individuals selected in the ballot can then apply for a YMS visa, which allows them to live, work and study in the UK for up to two years.

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