  Britain
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Eligibility: Canadians aged 18-30. No Student Status required Registration Deadline: Apply 7 weeks prior to departureRepeat Participation: No Visa Duration: Any period up to 2 years Support Funds: $3200 CND (must be equivalent to £1600 depending on the current exchange rate). What are support funds? Accommodation upon arrival: Two nights in London Registration Fee: $525 with accommodation $455 without accommodation |
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With one of the best economies and casual job markets in Europe, British cities are active and exciting places to live. SWAP offers invaluable assistance in applying for the UK working visa by walking you through the visa application process , including your biometric testing. Once in the Britain you can take advantage of the arrival orientation where you will learn all you need to know about working and living in Britain.
Whether you want to work in England, Scotland, Wales and/or Northern Ireland your SWAP Britain has you covered.
Got a question? SWAP Britain FAQs
The Edinburgh inbound centre is now closed but we are planning on having an Edinburgh board at the London inbound centre for those who are interested in working in Edinburgh.Click the headings below for more information on what the SWAP Britain package includes
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Two year Youth Mobility Scheme (YMS) Visa
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Biometric testing is now required to obtain a British Working Holidaymaker visa. It can be an intimidating and confusing task but SWAP has you covered!
Learn more here.
Two nights' accommodation at a hostel in London (optional)
- Fast-track service to open a bank account in London
- Unique members-only website that provides easy access to jobs and accommodation, social events, FAQs and more
- Fast-track service to a National Insurance card
- Exclusive tax exemption for SWAP student participants in the UK (save 23% of your wages!)
- Arrival orientation in London hosted by our British partner organization BUNAC. The orientation provides vital information; you will receive tips on securing work, finding temporary or permanent accommodation and information on red tape issues
- The Edinburgh inbound centre is now closed but we are planning on having an Edinburgh board at the London inbound centre for those who are interested in working in Edinburgh. It will have the same job and accommodation listings displayed and we will try our best to keep this as up to date and full as possible. As well there are certain agencies that love SWAP participants so we will of course keep our contacts there.
- Hosting centres are equipped with phones, internet, fax machine and computer access
- BUNAC provides ongoing guidance and support in London for the full duration of your stay
- After-hours emergency line
- Mail-drop and mail-forwarding services in London
- Free membership to International Students House in London (access to discounted internet, gym and café-bar rates)
- Social events (i.e. pub crawls, concerts, soccer games, weekend excursions and much more!)
- Exclusive membership to the SWAP Exchange. Meet fellow travellers before you depart Canada and while you’re abroad
- Electronic Welcome Pack and Final Kit including our handbook, Guide to the UK , to assist with trip preparation, job and accommodation searches
- Travel, map and tourist materials
ApplicationRegistering for SWAP Britain is easy. Download SWAP Registration Form below
SWAP Registration Form for 2010 (PDF)
Checklist:
Include the following documents as part of your registration.
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One copy of a typed letter of reference from a past employer or teacher (keep the original for your records). You may choose to use the SWAP reference form available here (PDF) |
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The 2010 SWAP Registration Form completed and signed |
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To complete your registration take all your documents to our closest partner office click here to find an office |
For more information on registration and what happens next click here