Dear Chess, Kayalami:WORKING HOLIDAYMAKER VISA INFO REQUIRED

[Shankar_24]

I would like to know the following from anyone who have applied for Working Holiday maker visa from Mumbai, INDIA.

Is there any specific number of visas alloted for each country every year?

What are the most important factors to consider before applying for the WHM visa from India?

What are the basic requirements?

Can I possibly change into HSMP or Work Permit while I am in a Working Holidaymaker visa in U.K?

How long does it takes to get the visa?

How much does it costs?

Any other useful information, if you have?

Thanking you very much in advance.

[Chess]

Is there any specific number of visas alloted for each country every year?

No

What are the most important factors to consider before applying for the WHM visa from India?

To prove that you will return home after your WHMV

What are the basic requirements?

common wealth citizen (17-30yrs), intending to go on holiday with sufficient funds and working being incidental to the Holiday

Can I possibly change into HSMP or Work Permit while I am in a Working Holidaymaker visa in U.K?

Yes

How long does it takes to get the visa?

Varies from post to post

How much does it costs?

Check the www.ukvisas.gov.uk website - dont forget there is a fee for the Visa facilitation service

Any other useful information, if you have?

WHMV holders tend to be from Canada, South Africa, Australi, Newzeland and a few Malaysians

Very few Indians get it due to the fact that it is difficult to meet the subjective criteria of 'returnability'

Thanking you very much in advance

You are welcome

[Kayalami]

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