Routes for UK passports
9 routes checked against official sources. Filter by what you want to do, or find the ones open to you.
Australia
A 12-month visa to holiday in Australia and work to help fund it. UK passports can apply from 18 up to the day before turning 36.
Canada
An open work permit through International Experience Canada to travel and work anywhere in Canada. Up to 24 months on your first participation.
Hong Kong
Holiday in Hong Kong for up to 12 months, taking short-term jobs and courses along the way.
Japan
Stay in Japan for up to a year, mainly on holiday, with permission to work to top up your travel money. Up to two years in total.
New Zealand
Holiday, work in temporary jobs and study for up to 6 months in New Zealand. Choose a 12, 23 or 36-month visa.
Taiwan
A one-year resident visa for Taiwan under the UK–Taiwan Youth Mobility Scheme, applied for by post.
United States
Work at a US summer camp on a J-1 visa, arranged through a designated sponsor. Camps pay you like their American counsellors.
Portugal
Visit Portugal without a visa for up to 90 days in any 180, counted across the whole Schengen area.
