Age when applying
Up to 30 at application; 18 at start
You may apply before 18; check dates with Home Office.
References: UYGB1
Uruguay
United KingdomUruguayan passport / practical guide
United Kingdom Working Holiday for Uruguayans (2026)
Plan your Working Holiday visa application for United Kingdom: review Uruguay’s programme, organise your budget and know what to confirm before travelling.
Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
United Kingdom at a glance
- Age when applying
- Up to 30 at application; 18 at startLearn moreReferences: UYGB1
- Annual quota
- 500 for 2026Learn moreReferences: UYGB3
- Application dates
- Confirm the age requirement with the official authorityLearn moreReferences: UYD-GB-OVERVIEW
- Language requirement
- No scheme language requirementLearn moreReferences: UYGB3
- Length of stay
- Up to 2 yearsLearn moreReferences: UYGB2
- Visa fee
- GBP 340 + health surchargeLearn moreReferences: UYD-GB-OVERVIEW
- Funds for your stay
- Minimum GBP 2,530Learn moreReferences: UYD-GB-ELIGIBILITY
- Passport and nationality
- Uruguayan passport and identity evidenceLearn moreReferences: UYD-GB-MONTEVIDEO UYD-GB-EVISA
Source research for Uruguayan citizens. Annual quotas do not show remaining places. Confirm every requirement with the authority before applying.
Working Holiday in United Kingdom for Uruguayans (2026)
Requirements, application steps and travel preparation.
Step 1
Check requirements and prepare your language skills
Passport and nationality
Uruguayan passport and identity evidence
Apply with a Uruguayan passport and follow the portal’s identity instructions. Link the current document to your immigration account if issued an eVisa.
References: UYD-GB-MONTEVIDEO UYD-GB-EVISA
Language requirement
No scheme language requirement
Language skills for a job depend on the role.
References: UYGB3
Explore English courses →Documents and previous participation
Previous participation and dependent children
Check the scheme exclusions before applying.
References: UYGB1
Keep the bank timeline
Check the 28 days and final 31-day timing before filing. Do not confuse savings with fees or tickets.
References: UYD-GB-ELIGIBILITY
Request the stated certificate
The embassy requests a criminal-record certificate through the Consulate-Ministry of Foreign Affairs, not the British embassy.
References: UYD-GB-MONTEVIDEO
Language courses · commercial service
Prepare your language skills before travelling.
Through ViveCampus, you can get quotes for language courses with international-student discounts. Offers may vary by your country of origin and destination. Request a personalized quote to confirm available discounts and the final price. Booking a course does not guarantee a visa.
Step 2
Apply for the Working Holiday visa
Annual quota
500 for 2026
Not a confirmed 2027 allocation.
References: UYGB3
Application dates
You can apply up to six months before travel. This is not an annual opening or evidence of remaining places.
References: UYD-GB-OVERVIEW
Visa fee
GBP 340 + health surcharge
The application fee is GBP 340, plus the health surcharge, usually GBP 776 per year. These costs are separate from maintenance savings; check the calculation when applying.
References: UYD-GB-OVERVIEW
How to prepare your application
Apply online outside the UK. Prove identity and provide documents as instructed; a decision usually takes three weeks after those steps, without an individual guarantee.
References: UYD-GB-OVERVIEW UYD-GB-MONTEVIDEO
- Check age, previous participation and dependent children.
- Complete the 28-day funds period and gather identity and documents.
- Apply online outside the country and pay the fee and surcharge.
- Complete identity checks and follow the decision email and digital-status instructions.
We do not handle visa applications or receive application documents. Do not send personal documents to this website.
Step 3
If my visa is approved
Wait for a written decision. Before booking, check your entry deadline and the conditions of the permit you receive.
Length of stay
Up to 2 years
Youth Mobility Scheme; check your granted validity.
References: UYGB2
Step 4
Get ready for my trip
Funds for your stay
Minimum GBP 2,530
Hold at least GBP 2,530 for 28 consecutive days. Day 28 must fall within the 31 days before applying.
References: UYD-GB-ELIGIBILITY
Travel insurance
Health surcharge required
You must pay the health surcharge. This payment is not presented as travel insurance, repatriation cover or coverage of every expense; confirm additional travel protection.
References: UYD-GB-OVERVIEW
My preparation checklist
Mark what you have reviewed. This helps you organise your trip; it is not a requirements assessment.
These marks are not saved or sent. Reloading clears them.
Step 5
Start my Working Holiday in United Kingdom
Work conditions
Most jobs; specific restrictions
You may work in most jobs. Professional sport is excluded; self-employment requires rented premises, equipment worth no more than GBP 5,000 and no employees.
References: UYD-GB-OVERVIEW
Study during your trip
Study; ATAS for some courses
Study is permitted; some courses require an ATAS certificate. Confirm the course condition before enrolling.
References: UYD-GB-OVERVIEW
Explore English courses →Status and conditions in the UK
Check digital status
Follow the decision email and check eVisa details before travel.
References: UYD-GB-OVERVIEW UYD-GB-EVISA
Link the current passport
Keep the travel document current in the account used to prove status.
References: UYD-GB-EVISA
Prove the right to work
Use official status and share-code mechanisms where applicable, observing work restrictions.
References: UYD-GB-EVISA UYD-GB-OVERVIEW
Plan the end of the stay
Uruguay has up to 24 months; the extension for Australia, Canada and New Zealand is not transferred.
References: UYD-GB-OVERVIEW
Your first days
- Plan your transfer and keep your accommodation address available offline.
- Before accepting a job, check the contract, work conditions and relevant local formalities.
- If studying, confirm your timetable and location with the school. Save support contacts and review your budget.
Compare other options for Uruguayans
Agreements differ by destination. Check age, documents and conditions separately.
Frequently asked questions
How are funds days counted?
Hold at least GBP 2,530 for 28 consecutive days. Day 28 must fall within the 31 days before applying.
References: UYD-GB-ELIGIBILITY
Which payments are separate from savings?
The application fee is GBP 340, plus the health surcharge, usually GBP 776 per year. These costs are separate from maintenance savings; check the calculation when applying.
References: UYD-GB-OVERVIEW
What restrictions apply to self-employment?
You may work in most jobs. Professional sport is excluded; self-employment requires rented premises, equipment worth no more than GBP 5,000 and no employees.
References: UYD-GB-OVERVIEW
Should I check ATAS?
Study is permitted; some courses require an ATAS certificate. Confirm the course condition before enrolling.
References: UYD-GB-OVERVIEW
Is language evidence or a job offer required?
Language skills for a job depend on the role.
References: UYGB3
Authorities and guidance
Official contacts for preparing your trip
Confirm the contact channel before sending information or attending. An embassy does not always receive visa applications.
Programme authority
Use the official link to confirm the enquiry channel.
Official informationOfficial sources
Independent information. We are not a government agency and do not provide immigration or legal advice. Confirm current rules and availability with the issuing authority.
Source research recorded on 16 October 2026. The site owner reviewed this content and its translations. Check current requirements with the official authority.
- Home Office - Youth Mobility eligibility
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- Home Office - Youth Mobility overview
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- Embajada británica - programa 2026
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- Official GB authority · Uruguay research
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- Official GB authority · Uruguay research
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- Official GB authority · Uruguay research
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- Official GB authority · Uruguay research
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