James Skinner
James is the Founder & Chief Executive of
CANZUK International in Vancouver, Canada
The UK and New Zealand Youth Mobility Visa schemes will be expanded this week, with age limits for eligible applicants rising from 30 to 35.
From today (Thursday, June 29th), the age limit for New Zealanders coming to the UK will go up from 30 to 35 and the maximum time they can stay will also be extended to three years.
For British citizens also wanting to take advantage of the scheme in New Zealand, the age range will be increased from Saturday, July 1st, with working rights for up to three years.
For British citizens also wanting to take advantage of the scheme in New Zealand, the age range will be increased from Saturday, July 1st, with working rights for up to three years.
The changes come as UK Home Secretary, Suella Braverman MP, visited New Zealand this week to attend the annual Five Country Ministerial and renew the close ties between the two countries.
“As close Commonwealth partners and members of the Five Country Ministerial group, the ties between the UK and New Zealand are long-standing, historic and deep,” she said.
“The expansion of our visa schemes opens up opportunities for even more young Brits and Kiwis to make lasting connections, develop skills and use the life-changing experience to contribute – both to their host country and once they return home.”
Sam Pass, Acting British High Commissioner to New Zealand, also said:
“Most Kiwis and Brits feel instantly at home in each other’s countries and we know the traditional ‘OE’ is a rite of passage for many young people. That’s why I’m delighted we’ve expanded our visa schemes so more New Zealanders will be able to grasp the opportunity to live and work in the UK and more Brits will be able to enjoy a slice of southern hemisphere hospitality – forging life-long connections and strengthening the enduring links between our two countries.”
CANZUK International welcomes the new changes to the UK and New Zealand Youth Mobility Schemes, and will continue to advocate for similar progressions with regards to all working and residency visas between Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom.
“As close Commonwealth partners and members of the Five Country Ministerial group, the ties between the UK and New Zealand are long-standing, historic and deep,” she said.
“The expansion of our visa schemes opens up opportunities for even more young Brits and Kiwis to make lasting connections, develop skills and use the life-changing experience to contribute – both to their host country and once they return home.”
Sam Pass, Acting British High Commissioner to New Zealand, also said:
“Most Kiwis and Brits feel instantly at home in each other’s countries and we know the traditional ‘OE’ is a rite of passage for many young people. That’s why I’m delighted we’ve expanded our visa schemes so more New Zealanders will be able to grasp the opportunity to live and work in the UK and more Brits will be able to enjoy a slice of southern hemisphere hospitality – forging life-long connections and strengthening the enduring links between our two countries.”
CANZUK International welcomes the new changes to the UK and New Zealand Youth Mobility Schemes, and will continue to advocate for similar progressions with regards to all working and residency visas between Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom.
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