The Home Office announced that the second-round ballots for the 2024 Taiwan Youth Mobility Scheme are now open.

Key Points:
  • As of July 23, individuals ages 18 to 30 from Taiwan can apply for the Youth Mobility Scheme ballot.
  • The ballot window will be open for 48 hours until July 25, after which U.K. authorities will no longer accept new ballot applications.
  • Those planning to apply for the Youth Mobility Scheme ballot should review the eligibility requirements for the visa before entering the ballot.
  • Detailed instructions for applying for the Youth Mobility Scheme ballot are available here.

Additional Information: There are a total of 1,000 places available to individuals from Taiwan for 2024, as with previous years; 800 total places were allocated after the first ballot closed in February, and now the remaining 200 spots will be made available in the second ballot. The visa scheme allows selected individuals to live, work and study in the U.K. for up to two years.

BAL Analysis: Successful applicants should receive an email by July 31. Those who are unsuccessful in the second ballot will receive an email within two weeks of the ballot closing and no further action is required. BAL will continue to monitor Youth Mobility Scheme developments and will provide more information as it becomes available.

This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice Group. 

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