India-UK Young Professionals Scheme

Under the UK-India Young Professionals Scheme, 3,00 visas are available. All you need to know about the ballot in February

An updated ballot for the India Young Professionals Scheme has been issued by the UK Home Office. The draw is scheduled for February 20, 2024, and runs until February 22, 2024. Successful candidates, who must be between the ages of 18 and 30, are granted a 24-month visa to live, work, and study in the United Kingdom.

Eligible Indian nationals holding a bachelor’s degree or above may cast ballots between February 20, 2024, at 2:30 pm and February 22, 2024, at 2:30 pm. Having funds of at least GBP 2,530 and not having any dependent children under the age of 18 are additional requirements. After being chosen, applicants have ninety days to submit their applications, pay the necessary costs (which include the immigration health premium), and submit their biometrics. You have six months from the time of application to travel to the UK.

Three thousand visa slots are being set aside for the India Young Professionals Scheme in 2024. The bulk of these positions will be up for grabs in the next poll in February 2024, with the remaining slots being up for grabs in a ballot in July 2024.

Although there is no fee to enter the ballot, the scheme’s application procedure costs GBP 298. Those who are not chosen on the next ballot may reapply for future ones.

Within two weeks of the poll ending, the selected candidates will get an email with the results. Successful submissions will be selected at random.

To be eligible for the visa, you must:

• 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 Qualifications Framework level 6, 7 or 8)
• have £2,530 in savings to support yourself in the UK
• not have any children under the age of 18 who live with you or whom you’re financially responsible for

How to apply

• If you’re eligible, enter the India Young Professionals Scheme ballot.
• If you’re successful in the ballot, you’ll receive an invitation to apply for the visa.
• Prepare the documents that you need to apply for.
• Apply for an India Young Professionals Scheme 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 (TB) test results if you’re living in India or another listed country
• a police report or clearance certificate from India – check how to apply for criminal records checks
• You’ll need a blank page in your passport for your visa.

Benjamin Appiagyei