The India Young Professional Scheme next ballot will open at 1:30pm India Standard Time on July 16, and close at 1:30pm India Standard Time on July 18, 2024. Individuals wanting to apply for the India Young Professionals Scheme must enter a ballot.
The India Young Professionals Scheme visa allows Indian citizens between 18 and 30 years old to live and work in the UK for up to two years. To be eligible for the visa, applicants must:
- be an Indian citizen;
- be between 18 and 30 years old;
- have an eligible qualification;
- have £2530 in savings.
Visa holders can study, work in most jobs, be self-employed, and set up a company. Visa holders cannot extend their stay; apply for most benefits (public funds); include family members on their application – they must apply separately; work as a professional sportsperson (for example as a coach).
How to Enter the Ballot
Individuals can enter the ballot if they’re an Indian citizen and eligible for the India Young Professionals Scheme visa. They will need to provide their:
- name
- date of birth
- passport details
- a scan or photo of their passport
- phone number
- email address
Key Details
- The successful entries will be picked at random.
- Applicants will be sent the results by email within 2 weeks of the ballot closing.
- Successful ballot applicants will have 90 days from the date of the email to apply online, pay the visa application fee, including the immigration health surcharge and provide biometrics.
- It’s free to enter the ballot; the visa application fee, however, is £298. Applicants should only apply if they are able to meet the financial, educational, and other requirements.
There are 3,000 places available for the India Young Professionals Scheme visa in 2024. Most places were made available in the February ballot. The remaining places will be made available in the July ballot.
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