India Young Professionals Scheme visa

The second 2024 India Young Professionals Scheme ballot has closed. There will be no further ballots in 2024.

Details of the next ballot in 2025 will be published on this page.

Stages:

Stage 1 – Entering Ballot

Stage 2 – Successful entries picked in Stage 1

Stage 3 – Submission of documents for visa

Stage 1 – Entering ballotEligibility

  • be an Indian national or citizen between 18 and 30 years old
  • be at least 18 years old on the date you plan to travel to the UK
  • have a qualification at bachelor’s degree level or above (Regulated Qualification Framework level 6,7 or 8)
  •  not have any children under the age of 18 who live with you or who you’re financially responsible for

Stage 2 – Successful entries picked in Stage 1

The successful entries will be picked at random. You will be sent the results by email within 2 weeks of the ballot closing.

It’s free to enter the ballot. You should only enter if you plan to apply for the visa, which costs £298 and health surcharge fee, and are able to meet the financial, educational and other requirements.

Stage 3 – Submission of documents for visa

  • a valid passport or other document that shows your identity and nationality
  • evidence that you have at least £2,530 in your bank account, for example bank statements
  • evidence of your qualifications
  • your tuberculosis test results (TB)  if you’re living in India or another listed country
  • a police report or clearance certificate from India
  • You’ll need a blank page in your passport for your visa.

Successful entries

If you’re successful in the ballot, you will be invited to apply for a visa. You will have 90 days from the date of the email to apply online, pay the visa application fee and immigration health surcharge and provide your biometrics.

If you’re successful in the ballot but choose not to apply for the visa, you do not need to notify us.

Unsuccessful entries

The results of the ballot are final. You cannot appeal if you’re unsuccessful. You can enter future ballots if you’re unsuccessful. Details will be announced on this page closer to the time.

Note : All visa applications will be supervised by Experienced Immigration Solicitors


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