UK Mobility Visa: India Young Professionals Scheme application now open

India Young Professionals Scheme Visa: Voting for the India Young Professionals Scheme visa is now open, according to the UK government. Candidates who meet the requirements can apply at gov.uk. Indian nationals between the ages of 18 and 30 are permitted to reside and work in the UK for a maximum of two years under this program.

For those who wish to apply for a visa under the India Young Professionals Scheme, they must enter the ballot. The application deadline is July 18, 2024, at 1:30 p.m.

Eligibility criteria

1. The applicant must be an Indian national or citizen between 18-30 years of age.
2. The applicant must be at least 18 years old on the date s/he plans to travel to the UK
3. The applicant must have a qualification at bachelor’s degree level or above
4. The applicant must have £2,530 in savings to support himself/herself in the UK
5. The applicants can not have any children under the age of 18 who live with them or for whom they are financially responsible.

How to apply

Prior to requesting a visa, individuals must apply for and be accepted into the India Young Professionals Scheme ballot. Applicants who are currently in the UK on a Youth Mobility Scheme visa or under this program are not eligible to apply.

Details required to apply for the ballot

The applicant must provide the following information after entering the ballot:

• Name
• Date of birth
• Passport details
• A scanned photo or photo of the passport
• Phone number
• Email address

To enter the ballot, click here

For other details about the scheme and the visa application link, click here.

What after entering the ballot?

No entry fee is required for the ballot; however, candidates must pay £298 in order to apply for a visa.

The candidates have ninety days from the date of the email to file their visa applications, pay the required amount, which includes the immigration health premium, and present the biomatriculation.