| Eligibility | Tier 5 visa | Tier 1 visa |
Age
| Need to be under 31 | No restrictions, but need to earn more points if under 28 |
Amount in bank
| Generally about £2,000 | £2,800 for first application, £400 for renewal (require proof over three months) |
Education or experience
| None | Points for level of degree |
Validity
| Two years | Initially three years. Available up to five years. |
Renewable
| No | Yes - two year renewal if still meet points requirement |
Other key points to note
| Cannot switch from this visa to Tier 1 in the UK. Must return home and apply. | Cannot switch to this visa from Tier 5 in the UK. Must return home and apply. |
