Before you commence the application process, please ensure you have the following information at hand

1. Before you commence the application process, please ensure you have the following information at hand • Passport (current and any expired) • The passport information for any children who may be travelling with you • The date you plan to arrive in the UK • Birth date, place of birth and nationality of both your parents • Email address

2. You will need to enter your email address and a password – if you choose to save your application and return to it later, you will need to enter the same email address and password in order to resume the application

3. Shown below are two copies of the same page – one is incomplete, the other shows what needs to be inserted (depending on location and nationality)Current location is the country in which you are living at the moment; Nationality is according to your passport; Purpose of application is PBS Tier 5 youth mobility; Type of application is Tier 5 (youth mobility) Migrant

4. Ensure you read the information at the bottom of the previous page (copied below), where it says “IMPORTANT NOTICE”. This explains that you need to complete the self assessment points calculator (appendix 7), which you must print out and send in with your application IMPORTANT NOTICE As part of a Points Based visa application, you should have already completed the self-assessment points calculator in order to determine whether you have the necessary points to make a successful application. The documentary requirements for PBS applications are very strict and there is no room for discretion. You may find the full Policy Guidance which will be used to assess your application, detailing the exact requirements for each category of the Points Based System. After you have completed the self-assessment process you should have recorded your results on the relevant Points Based System appendix which can be found on the UK Border Agency Visa Services website. FAILURE TO SUBMIT A PRINTED HARDCOPY OF THE APPENDIX AS A SUPPORTING DOCUMENT WILL RESULT IN A DELAY TO THE PROCESSING OF YOUR APPLICATION.

5. Ensure that the information entered on this page is the same as that shown on your passport. “Other names” means any name you may have previously been known as (maiden name or if you have changed your name for any other reason since you were born); Place of birth is the city in which you were born (as per the photo page of your passport)

6. You will need to provide further information on the following page if you select “married”, “unmarried partner” or “civil partner” (see following slide)

7. Here you will need to provide information about your partner (NOTE: You will only see this page if you have stated that you are married, are in an unmarried partnership or in a civil partnership on the previous page)

8. Ensure that the information you provide here is the same as that shown on the photo page of your passport

9. If you have had a previous passport you will need to complete the information on this page (NOTE: you will only see this page if you have stated that your current passport is not your first passport on the previous page

10. This needs to be current and accurate – ensure that this address is one that will be correct for the entire visa processing time

11. If you answer “yes” to this question, you will need to provide further information, which is shown on the following pages.

12. If you have stated that you have children on the previous page, you will now be asked to select how many children you have (NOTE: You will only see this page if you have answered “yes” to the question “do you have any children?” on the previous page )

13. You will need to complete this page for each of your children (If you have stated you have any)

14. You will need to enter this only if you have selected “yes, on their passport” on the previous page

15. All applicants will now see this page

16. This information about your Father needs to be as accurate as possible

17. This information about your Mother needs to be as accurate as possible

18. If you answer “yes” to any question on the following three pages, you will need to provide further information – approximate dates, duration, places you’ve been etc

21. Ensure the date you provide here is the day you have your flight booked to arrive, or a few days earlier – if you attempt to enter the UK prior to the date your visa becomes valid you may be refused entry

22. Read through the information on this page carefully – you can still go back to any page and re-enter the information if you have made a mistake

23. Read through this declaration carefully and type your name in the box at the bottom (shown on the next slide of the presentation)

24. Type your name in the box marked “signature”. This is your last chance to go back and change anything in your application – once you move on from this page, you can’t make any changes.

25. You will now need to make an appointment to have your biometric data taken (finger scans and a full face digital photo). There are offices in Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth

26. Choose a date and time for your biometrics appointment

27. Check the date and time and location for your appointment are correct – if not, you can go back and change it

28. Unless you are applying in person (only possible if you go to the High Commission in Canberra), then you must pay for your visa online. The payment is non-refundable, even if your visa application is refused. Therefore it is extremely important that the information you provide is correct and you supply all the required documentation when applying for your visa.

29. You will need to take the following information with you to your biometrics interview • A copy of your online application (please ensure that you bring all pages including the bar code page) • A printout of your appointment confirmation • Your passport

30. Once you have had your biometric data taken you are ready to send your application to the High Commission. You need to allow 25 working days from the time your application arrives at the High Commission for processing. If you contact the High Commission regarding the progress of your application prior to the end of the 25 working days they will not help you!

31. When sending in your application to the High Commission you need to include: • Your passport • Your printed application form (which will now have been stamped at your biometric interview) • Appendix 7 (points based system form) • A prepaid, self-addressed envelope for the High Commission to return your passport in.  They recommend using a track-able service and CANNOT accept Registered Post envelopes. • A recent passport sized photograph (if the application is successful, the photographs provided will be reproduced on the visa vignette)(please note - photographs should measure 45mm x 35mm and be: • in colour taken against a white background; • clear and of good quality and not framed or backed; • printed on normal photographic paper; • full face and without sunglasses, hat or head covering (unless it is worn for cultural or religious reasons but the face must not be covered) • Proof of funds such as a bank statement which must include: • The date (within the last month) • The bank’s logo • Your residential address • Proof you have at least £1600 (check current exchange rate at the time of your application) • NOT ACCEPTIBLE AS PROOF OF FUNDS IS: a printed EFTPOS receipt or a bank statement printed by you at home (unless you have taken it into your bank and had it stamped) • Any other documentation that you may have been asked to provide during the online application process

32. Please note: • The High Commission will not contact you regarding any documents or problems regarding your application, so please ensure you have provided correct information (as per your current passport), and all required documentation. • If there are problems, you may be refused a visa (and payment will not be refunded)

33. Send your application in a platinum express envelope* to the following address: Locked Bag 5010Visa SectionPiccadilly House39 Brindabella CircuitCanberra AirportACT 2609 * This costs about $10, however it means it will get to Canberra faster, and may be given higher priority when being processed.