Since 1 January 2014, Hong Kong has become one of the participants of United Kingdom (UK)'s Youth Mobility Scheme. The annual quota for HKSAR passport holders is 1 000. The lottery to allocate places on the Youth Mobility Scheme is administered by the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI).

According to the announcement published on the UKVI's website, the remaining places after the February ballot will be allocated during the second ballot in July 2026. Hong Kong youths who meet the eligibility criteria and wish to apply for the second ballot of the 2026 should send an email to the specific email address of the UKVI between 00:01am on Tuesday 14 July 2026 (Hong Kong time) to 00:01am on Thursday 16 July 2026 (Hong Kong time). The email address and detailed arrangements can be found on the following website:

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/youth-mobility-scheme-visa-ballot-system

The eligibility criteria and further information of the Tier 5 (Youth Mobility Scheme) can be obtained from the following website:
https://www.gov.uk/tier-5-youth-mobility

Ends/Monday, June 29, 2026