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<p>The UK remain open to negotiating Youth Mobility Scheme (YMS) arrangements with
other countries and territories, including EU Member States. However, as each YMS
is subject to a bilateral, reciprocal agreement which also provides benefit to UK
nationals, with the detail negotiated and agreed between the relevant parties, we
are unable to disclose the status of negotiations as they occur.</p><p>We have recently
agreed new YMS arrangements with Andorra and Uruguay. From 31 January 2024, nationals
of these countries will be eligible to travel to and experience life in the UK for
up to 2 years.</p><p>We have also agreed to enhance our existing schemes with Australia,
Canada and Japan. For Australian and Canadian citizens who are looking to take advantage
of the UK’s YMS, the age range will be increased from 18-30 to 18-35 and they will
have the option of extending their YMS visa for an additional year, taking the total
length of stay in the UK from 2 to 3 years. UK citizens will also have the same access
into those countries. The annual quota associated with the UK’s youth mobility arrangement
with Japan will increase to 6,000 places on a reciprocal basis. We are intending to
implement these enhancements on 31 January 2024.</p><p>We remain committed to expanding
our YMS to more nations, including but not limited to those within the EU. Further
details of additional YMS agreements will be announced once they are concluded.</p>
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