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Work Visa

What It Is

The Blue Card is your "ticket" into Britain to work for up to six months!

Eligibility:

18 years or older
college students and recent grads
U.S. citizens or permanent residents

How much will I make?

Ages 18-21 will earn 4.60GBP/hour (about $9.66).

Ages 22 and up will earn 5.52GBP/hour (about $11.58).

What jobs can I get?

You can work anywhere for up to six months in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. For non-geography people, Dublin isn't included because it's in the Republic of Ireland, which is NOT part of the U.K. Sorry.

Apply today at your local STA Travel branch or by calling (800) 551-1740 !

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The Blue Card is part of a reciprocal work/travel exchange program providing students and recent grads with a deeper experience in the U.K. than just a vacation.

What the Blue Card offers:

Orientation upon arrival
Exclusive and unlimited use of its London and Edinburgh resource centers - Internet access, job bank, accommodation listing, mail services, office services (photocopier, fax, etc.)
Social events and group trips around UK and Europe

For more information, ask your STA Travel advisor at your local branch or call (800) 551-1740.

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