(PLEASE NOTE: This information was gathered by me, from www.workingintheuk.gov.uk - accuracy and currency is not guaranteed, so please check their site directly for the latest information)

Possible Working Visas I might be elligible for:

Working Holiday Maker

This is meant for people who are working incidentally in the UK, to support their holiday for up to 24 months.

Key Points:

• Cannot work for more than 12 months during the Holiday.
• Cannot re-apply for this at the end of the Holiday.
• Must intend to leave at the end of the holiday.
• Only for use as a support to holidaying in the UK (i.e you’re not travelling specificly to work in the UK)
• Available to Commonwealth citizens aged 17-30.  (Not 26, as I had been informed by others)
• You must get a Visa prior to travelling to the UK.

Highly Skilled Migrants Programme

This is meant for people who are highly skilled, to travel to the UK to work for up to 24 months.  Cost is £315 to apply – about AUD$776 at the moment. (No refunds if you don’t succeed).

Key Points:

• Initial Work Permit limit of 24 months, however this can be extended and you may get granted up to a further three years’ leave.
• If you live in the UK continously for five years, you can make application for Indefinite leave to remain.
• Takes between 5-14 Weeks (typically) to process.
• Must apply for Entry Clearance (Visa?) at a British Embasy (in Australia) within 6 Months from the date of your Approval letter.

Forms, and Guidance information are available over on their “All Forms” page.