Event, News by admin Feb 13, 2024

India Young Professionals Scheme visa: ballot system

The next ballot will open on 20 February 2024 to 22 February 2024.

Entering the ballot

You can enter the ballot if you’re an Indian citizen and you’re eligible for the India Young Professionals Scheme visa.

You will need to provide your:

1. Name
2. Date of birth
3. Passport details
4. A scan or photo of your passport
5. Phone number
6. Email address

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

You should only enter if you plan to apply for the visa, which costs £298, and 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 will be made available in the February ballot. The remaining places will be made available in the July ballot.

You can only submit one entry per person for each ballot. Any further attempts to enter will not be counted.

Eligibility

To be eligible for an India Young Professionals Scheme visa you must:

1. be an Indian national or citizen between 18 and 30 years old
2. be at least 18 years old on the date you plan to travel to the UK
3. have a qualification at bachelor’s degree level or above have £2,530 in savings to support yourself in the UK
4. not have any children under the age of 18 who live with you or who you’re financially responsible for
5. You must first apply to and be selected in the India Young Professionals Scheme ballot before you can apply for your visa.
6. You cannot apply if you’ve already been in the UK under this scheme or the Youth Mobility Scheme visa.

Eligible qualifications

You must have either:

1. a qualification at UK bachelor’s degree level or above
2. an equivalent overseas qualification at degree level or above

Check with your college or university if you’re not sure what level of qualification you have.

Successful entries

If you’re successful in the ballot, you’ll be invited to apply for a visa.

You’ll have 90 days from the date of the email to apply online, pay the visa application fee, including the 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 tell 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.

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