Extend Youth Mobility Scheme visa

Learn how to extend your Youth Mobility Scheme visa in the UK. Step-by-step guidance, eligibility, and expert advice for a smooth extension process.

Can I extend my youth mobility scheme visa within the UK?

You can only apply to extend your Youth Mobility Scheme visa if you’re from Australia, Canada or New Zealand.

You can extend your visa for one year.

To extend your visa, you must:

• be living in the UK
• have a valid Youth Mobility Scheme visa

Your visa will be valid from the day after your original visa ends.

You can only extend your visa once.

How much does it cost to extend youth mobility scheme visa?

The visa fee for youth mobility scheme visa extension is £319, and the the immigration health surcharge is £776.

What you can and cannot do

You can:

• study – for some courses you’ll 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

You cannot:

• work as a professional sportsperson (for example as a coach)
• extend your stay unless you’re from Australia, Canada or New Zealand
• get public funds
• bring in family members on your application – they must apply separately

Why Clients Choose Deluxe Law Chambers?

With offices in Manchester and London, Deluxe Law Chambers provides expert legal advice for all UK visa and immigration matters. Our experienced immigration lawyers are committed to making the visa process clear, efficient, and stress-free from start to finish.

• Our team has over 11 years of practical experience of working in UK immigration law firms and stays fully up to date with the latest Home Office rules and guidance, ensuring accurate and reliable legal advice.
• Every immigration case is different. Our immigration solicitors take the time to understand your circumstances and provide tailored legal solutions that meet your specific needs.
• Where eligible, we offer Priority and Super Priority UK visa services to help you obtain faster immigration decisions.
• We offer flexible video, telephone, and in-person appointments from our Manchester office, assisting clients across the UK and overseas.
• Our immigration lawyers are available seven days a week, including weekends, for urgent and time-sensitive immigration matters.
• We provide clear fixed-fee pricing, with instalment options available and no hidden costs.

At Deluxe Law Chambers, our SRA-regulated immigration solicitors are committed to delivering professional, honest, and results-driven UK immigration advice you can trust.