There will be a change to the way the Youth Mobility Scheme is run for Japanese nationals for 2012. There are only 1000 visas available, and instead of operating on a ‘first come first served’ basis as previously, those who wish to apply for 2012 must e-mail:
YMS2012-APPOINTMENT@vfshelpline.com
between 12pm 4th January to 12pm 6th January (Japanese time). Your name, date of birth and passport number must be included in the subject line.
1000 will be selected at random and successful applicants will be informed by 12th January. Japanese nationals under 31 living anywhere in the world can apply.