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Visa for work in the UK
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It's a big decision to decide to leave the comforts
of home and pack your bags in order to seek your fortune and to
travel abroad. We know that it may seem daunting but most young
people find it well worth it in t he end. You are guaranteed to have
the adventure of a lifetime and you will learn so much more about
yourself - as well as
being able to experience a new culture first hand.
If you are heading to London we can assist you with your two-year
holiday working visa as well as any travel visas that you may
require. We have our very own representatives in central London
called IMPI who can offer everything that a young South African
needs on arrival. (source sureyouth.co.za)
2 YEAR BRITISH WORKING HOLIDAY VISA
NB Notes
It is at the embassy’s discretion on the starting
date of the visa. Usually the date you supply will match the
starting date. Business or professional sports work is not
permitted. You will only be permitted to work for 12 months out of
the 2 years. This visa is available for Commonwealth citizens and is
only made available to people between 17 and 30 years of age. Only
one working holiday visa is granted to a person.
Requirements:
Valid passport - with a four year validity and all previous
passports
2 x recent colour passport photographs that must be taken against a
light coloured background. The photo must be a full face without
glasses or any headgear. Please do not smile on the photograph.
(45mm x 35mm)
Completed VAF1 application forms
Proof of funds
Full 3 month bank statement of the applicant (current or savings
account only)
Minimum balance required is R15 000.00
If money is from a sponsor, letter from sponsor stating that money
is given as a gift and 3 months bank statement (no overdraft) from
the sponsor showing the transfer
All bank statements must be on a bank letterhead or have a bank
stamp on each page
Please note: If you have any financial commitment such a student
loans, personal loans, car payments, clothing accounts or the likes,
please bring this to the attention of the consultant to save future
delays
Proof of accommodation
If the applicant knows anyone in the UK who is currently a
British Citizen, a letter/fax of invitation is required as well as a
copy of their passport
Sure Youth Travel can also assist with youth hostel accommodation in
the UK.
Letter of Study/Employment
Letter stating what you are currently doing, when you started,
position and method of payment (cash or electronic transfer). Please
enclose 3 month’s salary slips. This must be on a company letterhead
including the registration and VAT numbers
Registration letter from tertiary institution/matric certificate for
high school leavers
Proof of Return to South Africa
A letter stating what you intend to do upon return to South Africa,
i.e. enrolment at study establishment/letter of employment. The
letter must state what month you will resume your work, position,
estimated salary. This must be on a company letterhead including the
registration and VAT numbers
Planning Letter
This is a letter typed up in your own words explaining to the
British Embassy what your plans are during your stay in the UK. Here
you need to mention what you have been doing since leaving school
and mention places of interest that you would like to visit. Please
remember not to mention any other countries other than the UK (which
include England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland). You need to
state what you are thinking of doing at the end of your working
holiday visa.
Delay Cost:
Please allow for a delay of approx. 3 - 6 weeks
The above visa will cost R4000.00 payable on application
(source sureyouth.co.za)
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