Can a US Citizen work whilst travelling in UK? [closed]
I know that a US citizen could potentially remain in the UK for up to 6 months on travel. However, I'm also sure that this wouldn't allow them to work while here. If someone were to be visiting the UK for this long, are there legal ways to earn an income while in the UK for 6 months of travel?
uk legal us-citizens work standard-visitor-visa
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I know that a US citizen could potentially remain in the UK for up to 6 months on travel. However, I'm also sure that this wouldn't allow them to work while here. If someone were to be visiting the UK for this long, are there legal ways to earn an income while in the UK for 6 months of travel?
uk legal us-citizens work standard-visitor-visa
edited May 9 '16 at 15:23
JoErNanO♦
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asked May 9 '16 at 13:06
millerbrmillerbr
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closed as off-topic by Gayot Fow, mts, CGCampbell, JonathanReez♦, Zach Lipton May 9 '16 at 20:39
This question appears to be off-topic. The users who voted to close gave this specific reason:
- "Questions about immigration or moving for extended periods of time (studies or employment, among others) are off-topic. Our sister site, Expatriates Stack Exchange might be a better place to ask. See also the meta post Is it OK to ask questions about immigration?." – mts, CGCampbell, JonathanReez, Zach Lipton
What does acceptable mean? Legal? In terms of standards of living?
– JoErNanO♦
May 9 '16 at 13:11
Sorry i should have been more clear - I mean legal. Edited the post.
– millerbr
May 9 '16 at 13:14
2
Legally? Don't use the 6 month visa-free entry, but apply for the correct type of work visa (which may or may not also allow longer than 6 months). Alternativley, have sufficent investments that they pay an income that can sustain you.
– CMaster
May 9 '16 at 13:30
Is this a digital nomad type of enquiry? Or more towards what's legal, like dividends, rental income, and such? Unclear.
– Gayot Fow
May 9 '16 at 13:33
Put I'm simply, I'm looking for what options are available for a US national to support themselves while in the UK for a period of up to 6 months.
– millerbr
May 9 '16 at 13:47
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show 3 more comments
I know that a US citizen could potentially remain in the UK for up to 6 months on travel. However, I'm also sure that this wouldn't allow them to work while here. If someone were to be visiting the UK for this long, are there legal ways to earn an income while in the UK for 6 months of travel?
uk legal us-citizens work standard-visitor-visa
edited May 9 '16 at 15:23
JoErNanO♦
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asked May 9 '16 at 13:06
millerbrmillerbr
1137
I know that a US citizen could potentially remain in the UK for up to 6 months on travel. However, I'm also sure that this wouldn't allow them to work while here. If someone were to be visiting the UK for this long, are there legal ways to earn an income while in the UK for 6 months of travel?
uk legal us-citizens work standard-visitor-visa
uk legal us-citizens work standard-visitor-visa
edited May 9 '16 at 15:23
JoErNanO♦
44.3k12137225
asked May 9 '16 at 13:06
millerbrmillerbr
1137
edited May 9 '16 at 15:23
JoErNanO♦
44.3k12137225
asked May 9 '16 at 13:06
millerbrmillerbr
1137
edited May 9 '16 at 15:23
JoErNanO♦
44.3k12137225
edited May 9 '16 at 15:23
JoErNanO♦
44.3k12137225
edited May 9 '16 at 15:23
JoErNanO♦
44.3k12137225
44.3k12137225
asked May 9 '16 at 13:06
millerbrmillerbr
1137
asked May 9 '16 at 13:06
millerbrmillerbr
1137
asked May 9 '16 at 13:06
millerbrmillerbr
1137
1137
closed as off-topic by Gayot Fow, mts, CGCampbell, JonathanReez♦, Zach Lipton May 9 '16 at 20:39
This question appears to be off-topic. The users who voted to close gave this specific reason:
- "Questions about immigration or moving for extended periods of time (studies or employment, among others) are off-topic. Our sister site, Expatriates Stack Exchange might be a better place to ask. See also the meta post Is it OK to ask questions about immigration?." – mts, CGCampbell, JonathanReez, Zach Lipton
closed as off-topic by Gayot Fow, mts, CGCampbell, JonathanReez♦, Zach Lipton May 9 '16 at 20:39
This question appears to be off-topic. The users who voted to close gave this specific reason:
- "Questions about immigration or moving for extended periods of time (studies or employment, among others) are off-topic. Our sister site, Expatriates Stack Exchange might be a better place to ask. See also the meta post Is it OK to ask questions about immigration?." – mts, CGCampbell, JonathanReez, Zach Lipton
What does acceptable mean? Legal? In terms of standards of living?
– JoErNanO♦
May 9 '16 at 13:11
Sorry i should have been more clear - I mean legal. Edited the post.
– millerbr
May 9 '16 at 13:14
2
Legally? Don't use the 6 month visa-free entry, but apply for the correct type of work visa (which may or may not also allow longer than 6 months). Alternativley, have sufficent investments that they pay an income that can sustain you.
– CMaster
May 9 '16 at 13:30
Is this a digital nomad type of enquiry? Or more towards what's legal, like dividends, rental income, and such? Unclear.
– Gayot Fow
May 9 '16 at 13:33
Put I'm simply, I'm looking for what options are available for a US national to support themselves while in the UK for a period of up to 6 months.
– millerbr
May 9 '16 at 13:47
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show 3 more comments
What does acceptable mean? Legal? In terms of standards of living?
– JoErNanO♦
May 9 '16 at 13:11
Sorry i should have been more clear - I mean legal. Edited the post.
– millerbr
May 9 '16 at 13:14
2
Legally? Don't use the 6 month visa-free entry, but apply for the correct type of work visa (which may or may not also allow longer than 6 months). Alternativley, have sufficent investments that they pay an income that can sustain you.
– CMaster
May 9 '16 at 13:30
Is this a digital nomad type of enquiry? Or more towards what's legal, like dividends, rental income, and such? Unclear.
– Gayot Fow
May 9 '16 at 13:33
Put I'm simply, I'm looking for what options are available for a US national to support themselves while in the UK for a period of up to 6 months.
– millerbr
May 9 '16 at 13:47
What does acceptable mean? Legal? In terms of standards of living?
– JoErNanO♦
May 9 '16 at 13:11
What does acceptable mean? Legal? In terms of standards of living?
– JoErNanO♦
May 9 '16 at 13:11
Sorry i should have been more clear - I mean legal. Edited the post.
– millerbr
May 9 '16 at 13:14
Sorry i should have been more clear - I mean legal. Edited the post.
– millerbr
May 9 '16 at 13:14
2
2
Legally? Don't use the 6 month visa-free entry, but apply for the correct type of work visa (which may or may not also allow longer than 6 months). Alternativley, have sufficent investments that they pay an income that can sustain you.
– CMaster
May 9 '16 at 13:30
Legally? Don't use the 6 month visa-free entry, but apply for the correct type of work visa (which may or may not also allow longer than 6 months). Alternativley, have sufficent investments that they pay an income that can sustain you.
– CMaster
May 9 '16 at 13:30
Is this a digital nomad type of enquiry? Or more towards what's legal, like dividends, rental income, and such? Unclear.
– Gayot Fow
May 9 '16 at 13:33
Is this a digital nomad type of enquiry? Or more towards what's legal, like dividends, rental income, and such? Unclear.
– Gayot Fow
May 9 '16 at 13:33
Put I'm simply, I'm looking for what options are available for a US national to support themselves while in the UK for a period of up to 6 months.
– millerbr
May 9 '16 at 13:47
Put I'm simply, I'm looking for what options are available for a US national to support themselves while in the UK for a period of up to 6 months.
– millerbr
May 9 '16 at 13:47
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Working on a Standard Visitor Visa
You can't do paid nor unpaid work on a UK Standard Visitor visa.
You can’t:
- do paid or unpaid work
- live in the UK for long periods of time through frequent visits
- get public funds
- marry or register a civil partnership, or give notice of marriage or civil partnership
Similarly, you can't do paid nor unpaid work if entering the UK as a visa exempt US citizen (or any other non-visa national).
Working in the UK
To work in the UK you'll have to apply for the appropriate Work Visa. There are some exceptions to this for US citizens coming into the UK for less than 6 months with the purpose of working, provided:
You don’t need a visa if you’re coming to the UK for activities allowed under the following visas:
- a Standard Visitor visa - eg if you’re coming to the UK for conferences, meetings, training, academic research or a sabbatical
- a ‘permitted paid engagement’ (you must have been invited to the UK because of your expertise) - you can only stay for up to 1 month
However, you should bring supporting documents to show at the border.
edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:52
Community♦
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answered May 9 '16 at 13:25
JoErNanO♦JoErNanO
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(Or the visa exemption that US citizens enter on)
– CMaster
May 9 '16 at 13:29
Am I correct in thinking that all of the available work visas for a US citizen would only be accessible if you have a company willing to sponsor you?
– millerbr
May 9 '16 at 13:30
2
@millerbr Have a read: gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas
– CMaster
May 9 '16 at 13:36
Yep been reading through that - looks like the best way is to get a company to sponsor you. I might be stretching now, but do you know of any options available to someone who doesn't have a degree?
– millerbr
May 9 '16 at 13:51
@millerbr For extended discussion use the travel chat.
– JoErNanO♦
May 9 '16 at 13:57
add a comment |
Depending on your nationality you can apply for a Tier 5 (Youth Mobility Scheme) visa:
- want to live and work in the UK for up to 2 years
- are aged 18 to 30
- have £1,890 in savings
- have certain types of British Nationality or are from certain countries
- meet the other eligibility requirements
Currently allowed nationalities:-
- Australia
- Canada
- Japan
- Monaco
- New Zealand
- Hong Kong
- Republic of Korea
- Taiwan
I have copied only some portions from the website. For full details do visit the website as that will be the most authentic source of information.
edited May 9 '16 at 13:16
JoErNanO♦
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answered May 9 '16 at 13:15
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Reading through this, it would seem this doesn't apply to someone who was born in the US?
– millerbr
May 9 '16 at 13:22
1
Americans do not qualify for YMS, the US govt turned it down.
– Gayot Fow
May 9 '16 at 13:31
@GayotFow I presume because the UK expects reciprocal "Working Holiday Visa" opportunity for Britons?
– CMaster
May 9 '16 at 13:34
@CMaster, yes reciprocity has to be part of the deal and they were not buying into it. I'll let you figure out why :)
– Gayot Fow
May 9 '16 at 13:38
Of course, young brits have the opportunity to work on US Summer Camps (I don't know what visa/permit they use). I can't think of a similar line of work for the UK.
– CMaster
May 9 '16 at 13:40
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2 Answers
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active
oldest
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active
oldest
votes
active
oldest
votes
Working on a Standard Visitor Visa
You can't do paid nor unpaid work on a UK Standard Visitor visa.
You can’t:
- do paid or unpaid work
- live in the UK for long periods of time through frequent visits
- get public funds
- marry or register a civil partnership, or give notice of marriage or civil partnership
Similarly, you can't do paid nor unpaid work if entering the UK as a visa exempt US citizen (or any other non-visa national).
Working in the UK
To work in the UK you'll have to apply for the appropriate Work Visa. There are some exceptions to this for US citizens coming into the UK for less than 6 months with the purpose of working, provided:
You don’t need a visa if you’re coming to the UK for activities allowed under the following visas:
- a Standard Visitor visa - eg if you’re coming to the UK for conferences, meetings, training, academic research or a sabbatical
- a ‘permitted paid engagement’ (you must have been invited to the UK because of your expertise) - you can only stay for up to 1 month
However, you should bring supporting documents to show at the border.
edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:52
Community♦
1
answered May 9 '16 at 13:25
JoErNanO♦JoErNanO
44.3k12137225
1
(Or the visa exemption that US citizens enter on)
– CMaster
May 9 '16 at 13:29
Am I correct in thinking that all of the available work visas for a US citizen would only be accessible if you have a company willing to sponsor you?
– millerbr
May 9 '16 at 13:30
2
@millerbr Have a read: gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas
– CMaster
May 9 '16 at 13:36
Yep been reading through that - looks like the best way is to get a company to sponsor you. I might be stretching now, but do you know of any options available to someone who doesn't have a degree?
– millerbr
May 9 '16 at 13:51
@millerbr For extended discussion use the travel chat.
– JoErNanO♦
May 9 '16 at 13:57
add a comment |
Working on a Standard Visitor Visa
You can't do paid nor unpaid work on a UK Standard Visitor visa.
You can’t:
- do paid or unpaid work
- live in the UK for long periods of time through frequent visits
- get public funds
- marry or register a civil partnership, or give notice of marriage or civil partnership
Similarly, you can't do paid nor unpaid work if entering the UK as a visa exempt US citizen (or any other non-visa national).
Working in the UK
To work in the UK you'll have to apply for the appropriate Work Visa. There are some exceptions to this for US citizens coming into the UK for less than 6 months with the purpose of working, provided:
You don’t need a visa if you’re coming to the UK for activities allowed under the following visas:
- a Standard Visitor visa - eg if you’re coming to the UK for conferences, meetings, training, academic research or a sabbatical
- a ‘permitted paid engagement’ (you must have been invited to the UK because of your expertise) - you can only stay for up to 1 month
However, you should bring supporting documents to show at the border.
edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:52
Community♦
1
answered May 9 '16 at 13:25
JoErNanO♦JoErNanO
44.3k12137225
1
(Or the visa exemption that US citizens enter on)
– CMaster
May 9 '16 at 13:29
Am I correct in thinking that all of the available work visas for a US citizen would only be accessible if you have a company willing to sponsor you?
– millerbr
May 9 '16 at 13:30
2
@millerbr Have a read: gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas
– CMaster
May 9 '16 at 13:36
Yep been reading through that - looks like the best way is to get a company to sponsor you. I might be stretching now, but do you know of any options available to someone who doesn't have a degree?
– millerbr
May 9 '16 at 13:51
@millerbr For extended discussion use the travel chat.
– JoErNanO♦
May 9 '16 at 13:57
add a comment |
Working on a Standard Visitor Visa
You can't do paid nor unpaid work on a UK Standard Visitor visa.
You can’t:
- do paid or unpaid work
- live in the UK for long periods of time through frequent visits
- get public funds
- marry or register a civil partnership, or give notice of marriage or civil partnership
Similarly, you can't do paid nor unpaid work if entering the UK as a visa exempt US citizen (or any other non-visa national).
Working in the UK
To work in the UK you'll have to apply for the appropriate Work Visa. There are some exceptions to this for US citizens coming into the UK for less than 6 months with the purpose of working, provided:
You don’t need a visa if you’re coming to the UK for activities allowed under the following visas:
- a Standard Visitor visa - eg if you’re coming to the UK for conferences, meetings, training, academic research or a sabbatical
- a ‘permitted paid engagement’ (you must have been invited to the UK because of your expertise) - you can only stay for up to 1 month
However, you should bring supporting documents to show at the border.
edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:52
Community♦
1
answered May 9 '16 at 13:25
JoErNanO♦JoErNanO
44.3k12137225
Working on a Standard Visitor Visa
You can't do paid nor unpaid work on a UK Standard Visitor visa.
You can’t:
- do paid or unpaid work
- live in the UK for long periods of time through frequent visits
- get public funds
- marry or register a civil partnership, or give notice of marriage or civil partnership
Similarly, you can't do paid nor unpaid work if entering the UK as a visa exempt US citizen (or any other non-visa national).
Working in the UK
To work in the UK you'll have to apply for the appropriate Work Visa. There are some exceptions to this for US citizens coming into the UK for less than 6 months with the purpose of working, provided:
You don’t need a visa if you’re coming to the UK for activities allowed under the following visas:
- a Standard Visitor visa - eg if you’re coming to the UK for conferences, meetings, training, academic research or a sabbatical
- a ‘permitted paid engagement’ (you must have been invited to the UK because of your expertise) - you can only stay for up to 1 month
However, you should bring supporting documents to show at the border.
edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:52
Community♦
1
answered May 9 '16 at 13:25
JoErNanO♦JoErNanO
44.3k12137225
edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:52
Community♦
1
edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:52
Community♦
1
edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:52
Community♦
1
1
answered May 9 '16 at 13:25
JoErNanO♦JoErNanO
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answered May 9 '16 at 13:25
JoErNanO♦JoErNanO
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answered May 9 '16 at 13:25
JoErNanO♦JoErNanO
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(Or the visa exemption that US citizens enter on)
– CMaster
May 9 '16 at 13:29
Am I correct in thinking that all of the available work visas for a US citizen would only be accessible if you have a company willing to sponsor you?
– millerbr
May 9 '16 at 13:30
2
@millerbr Have a read: gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas
– CMaster
May 9 '16 at 13:36
Yep been reading through that - looks like the best way is to get a company to sponsor you. I might be stretching now, but do you know of any options available to someone who doesn't have a degree?
– millerbr
May 9 '16 at 13:51
@millerbr For extended discussion use the travel chat.
– JoErNanO♦
May 9 '16 at 13:57
add a comment |
1
(Or the visa exemption that US citizens enter on)
– CMaster
May 9 '16 at 13:29
Am I correct in thinking that all of the available work visas for a US citizen would only be accessible if you have a company willing to sponsor you?
– millerbr
May 9 '16 at 13:30
2
@millerbr Have a read: gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas
– CMaster
May 9 '16 at 13:36
Yep been reading through that - looks like the best way is to get a company to sponsor you. I might be stretching now, but do you know of any options available to someone who doesn't have a degree?
– millerbr
May 9 '16 at 13:51
@millerbr For extended discussion use the travel chat.
– JoErNanO♦
May 9 '16 at 13:57
1
1
(Or the visa exemption that US citizens enter on)
– CMaster
May 9 '16 at 13:29
(Or the visa exemption that US citizens enter on)
– CMaster
May 9 '16 at 13:29
Am I correct in thinking that all of the available work visas for a US citizen would only be accessible if you have a company willing to sponsor you?
– millerbr
May 9 '16 at 13:30
Am I correct in thinking that all of the available work visas for a US citizen would only be accessible if you have a company willing to sponsor you?
– millerbr
May 9 '16 at 13:30
2
2
@millerbr Have a read: gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas
– CMaster
May 9 '16 at 13:36
@millerbr Have a read: gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas
– CMaster
May 9 '16 at 13:36
Yep been reading through that - looks like the best way is to get a company to sponsor you. I might be stretching now, but do you know of any options available to someone who doesn't have a degree?
– millerbr
May 9 '16 at 13:51
Yep been reading through that - looks like the best way is to get a company to sponsor you. I might be stretching now, but do you know of any options available to someone who doesn't have a degree?
– millerbr
May 9 '16 at 13:51
@millerbr For extended discussion use the travel chat.
– JoErNanO♦
May 9 '16 at 13:57
@millerbr For extended discussion use the travel chat.
– JoErNanO♦
May 9 '16 at 13:57
add a comment |
Depending on your nationality you can apply for a Tier 5 (Youth Mobility Scheme) visa:
- want to live and work in the UK for up to 2 years
- are aged 18 to 30
- have £1,890 in savings
- have certain types of British Nationality or are from certain countries
- meet the other eligibility requirements
Currently allowed nationalities:-
- Australia
- Canada
- Japan
- Monaco
- New Zealand
- Hong Kong
- Republic of Korea
- Taiwan
I have copied only some portions from the website. For full details do visit the website as that will be the most authentic source of information.
edited May 9 '16 at 13:16
JoErNanO♦
44.3k12137225
answered May 9 '16 at 13:15
DumbCoderDumbCoder
2,0841423
2
Reading through this, it would seem this doesn't apply to someone who was born in the US?
– millerbr
May 9 '16 at 13:22
1
Americans do not qualify for YMS, the US govt turned it down.
– Gayot Fow
May 9 '16 at 13:31
@GayotFow I presume because the UK expects reciprocal "Working Holiday Visa" opportunity for Britons?
– CMaster
May 9 '16 at 13:34
@CMaster, yes reciprocity has to be part of the deal and they were not buying into it. I'll let you figure out why :)
– Gayot Fow
May 9 '16 at 13:38
Of course, young brits have the opportunity to work on US Summer Camps (I don't know what visa/permit they use). I can't think of a similar line of work for the UK.
– CMaster
May 9 '16 at 13:40
|
show 3 more comments
Depending on your nationality you can apply for a Tier 5 (Youth Mobility Scheme) visa:
- want to live and work in the UK for up to 2 years
- are aged 18 to 30
- have £1,890 in savings
- have certain types of British Nationality or are from certain countries
- meet the other eligibility requirements
Currently allowed nationalities:-
- Australia
- Canada
- Japan
- Monaco
- New Zealand
- Hong Kong
- Republic of Korea
- Taiwan
I have copied only some portions from the website. For full details do visit the website as that will be the most authentic source of information.
edited May 9 '16 at 13:16
JoErNanO♦
44.3k12137225
answered May 9 '16 at 13:15
DumbCoderDumbCoder
2,0841423
2
Reading through this, it would seem this doesn't apply to someone who was born in the US?
– millerbr
May 9 '16 at 13:22
1
Americans do not qualify for YMS, the US govt turned it down.
– Gayot Fow
May 9 '16 at 13:31
@GayotFow I presume because the UK expects reciprocal "Working Holiday Visa" opportunity for Britons?
– CMaster
May 9 '16 at 13:34
@CMaster, yes reciprocity has to be part of the deal and they were not buying into it. I'll let you figure out why :)
– Gayot Fow
May 9 '16 at 13:38
Of course, young brits have the opportunity to work on US Summer Camps (I don't know what visa/permit they use). I can't think of a similar line of work for the UK.
– CMaster
May 9 '16 at 13:40
|
show 3 more comments
Depending on your nationality you can apply for a Tier 5 (Youth Mobility Scheme) visa:
- want to live and work in the UK for up to 2 years
- are aged 18 to 30
- have £1,890 in savings
- have certain types of British Nationality or are from certain countries
- meet the other eligibility requirements
Currently allowed nationalities:-
- Australia
- Canada
- Japan
- Monaco
- New Zealand
- Hong Kong
- Republic of Korea
- Taiwan
I have copied only some portions from the website. For full details do visit the website as that will be the most authentic source of information.
edited May 9 '16 at 13:16
JoErNanO♦
44.3k12137225
answered May 9 '16 at 13:15
DumbCoderDumbCoder
2,0841423
Depending on your nationality you can apply for a Tier 5 (Youth Mobility Scheme) visa:
- want to live and work in the UK for up to 2 years
- are aged 18 to 30
- have £1,890 in savings
- have certain types of British Nationality or are from certain countries
- meet the other eligibility requirements
Currently allowed nationalities:-
- Australia
- Canada
- Japan
- Monaco
- New Zealand
- Hong Kong
- Republic of Korea
- Taiwan
I have copied only some portions from the website. For full details do visit the website as that will be the most authentic source of information.
edited May 9 '16 at 13:16
JoErNanO♦
44.3k12137225
answered May 9 '16 at 13:15
DumbCoderDumbCoder
2,0841423
edited May 9 '16 at 13:16
JoErNanO♦
44.3k12137225
edited May 9 '16 at 13:16
JoErNanO♦
44.3k12137225
edited May 9 '16 at 13:16
JoErNanO♦
44.3k12137225
44.3k12137225
answered May 9 '16 at 13:15
DumbCoderDumbCoder
2,0841423
answered May 9 '16 at 13:15
DumbCoderDumbCoder
2,0841423
answered May 9 '16 at 13:15
DumbCoderDumbCoder
2,0841423
2,0841423
2
Reading through this, it would seem this doesn't apply to someone who was born in the US?
– millerbr
May 9 '16 at 13:22
1
Americans do not qualify for YMS, the US govt turned it down.
– Gayot Fow
May 9 '16 at 13:31
@GayotFow I presume because the UK expects reciprocal "Working Holiday Visa" opportunity for Britons?
– CMaster
May 9 '16 at 13:34
@CMaster, yes reciprocity has to be part of the deal and they were not buying into it. I'll let you figure out why :)
– Gayot Fow
May 9 '16 at 13:38
Of course, young brits have the opportunity to work on US Summer Camps (I don't know what visa/permit they use). I can't think of a similar line of work for the UK.
– CMaster
May 9 '16 at 13:40
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Reading through this, it would seem this doesn't apply to someone who was born in the US?
– millerbr
May 9 '16 at 13:22
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Americans do not qualify for YMS, the US govt turned it down.
– Gayot Fow
May 9 '16 at 13:31
@GayotFow I presume because the UK expects reciprocal "Working Holiday Visa" opportunity for Britons?
– CMaster
May 9 '16 at 13:34
@CMaster, yes reciprocity has to be part of the deal and they were not buying into it. I'll let you figure out why :)
– Gayot Fow
May 9 '16 at 13:38
Of course, young brits have the opportunity to work on US Summer Camps (I don't know what visa/permit they use). I can't think of a similar line of work for the UK.
– CMaster
May 9 '16 at 13:40
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Reading through this, it would seem this doesn't apply to someone who was born in the US?
– millerbr
May 9 '16 at 13:22
Reading through this, it would seem this doesn't apply to someone who was born in the US?
– millerbr
May 9 '16 at 13:22
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Americans do not qualify for YMS, the US govt turned it down.
– Gayot Fow
May 9 '16 at 13:31
Americans do not qualify for YMS, the US govt turned it down.
– Gayot Fow
May 9 '16 at 13:31
@GayotFow I presume because the UK expects reciprocal "Working Holiday Visa" opportunity for Britons?
– CMaster
May 9 '16 at 13:34
@GayotFow I presume because the UK expects reciprocal "Working Holiday Visa" opportunity for Britons?
– CMaster
May 9 '16 at 13:34
@CMaster, yes reciprocity has to be part of the deal and they were not buying into it. I'll let you figure out why :)
– Gayot Fow
May 9 '16 at 13:38
@CMaster, yes reciprocity has to be part of the deal and they were not buying into it. I'll let you figure out why :)
– Gayot Fow
May 9 '16 at 13:38
Of course, young brits have the opportunity to work on US Summer Camps (I don't know what visa/permit they use). I can't think of a similar line of work for the UK.
– CMaster
May 9 '16 at 13:40
Of course, young brits have the opportunity to work on US Summer Camps (I don't know what visa/permit they use). I can't think of a similar line of work for the UK.
– CMaster
May 9 '16 at 13:40
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What does acceptable mean? Legal? In terms of standards of living?
– JoErNanO♦
May 9 '16 at 13:11
Sorry i should have been more clear - I mean legal. Edited the post.
– millerbr
May 9 '16 at 13:14
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Legally? Don't use the 6 month visa-free entry, but apply for the correct type of work visa (which may or may not also allow longer than 6 months). Alternativley, have sufficent investments that they pay an income that can sustain you.
– CMaster
May 9 '16 at 13:30
Is this a digital nomad type of enquiry? Or more towards what's legal, like dividends, rental income, and such? Unclear.
– Gayot Fow
May 9 '16 at 13:33
Put I'm simply, I'm looking for what options are available for a US national to support themselves while in the UK for a period of up to 6 months.
– millerbr
May 9 '16 at 13:47