UK-India Young Professionals Scheme 2025: The UK government is inviting applications for the UK-India Young Professionals Scheme 2025, offering an exciting opportunity for 3,000 Indian nationals to live, work, study, and travel in the United Kingdom for up to two years. Interested candidates can now register online to participate in a free ballot on the official UK government website- gov.uk
The ballot will open at 2:30 PM (IST) on February 18 and close at 2:30 PM (IST) on February 20. Successful applicants will be randomly selected and notified within two weeks of the ballot closing.
UK-India Young Professionals Scheme 2025: Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the UK-India Young Professionals Scheme 2025, applicants must meet the following criteria:
Candidates must ensure all eligibility criteria are met before entering the ballot. It’s important to note that individuals holding a Youth Mobility Scheme visa are not eligible to apply.
UK-India Young Professionals Scheme 2025: Ballot and Application Process
The ballot entry process is simple and free. Interested candidates will need to submit their personal details, including their name, date of birth, passport information, phone number, and email address, along with a scanned copy of their passport. Only those selected in the random draw will receive an email invitation to apply for the visa.
Once invited, successful applicants will need to complete an online visa application within 90 days, undergo biometric verification, and pay the necessary fees. They must maintain the required funds for 28 consecutive days, with the final day falling within 31 days of the visa application date.
The application requires a £298 visa fee and a £1,552 healthcare surcharge. If an application is rejected, the visa fee is non-refundable.
UK-India Young Professionals Scheme 2025: Visa Details
The visa allows a stay of up to 24 months in the UK, during which individuals can freely enter and exit the country. If an individual turns 31 after receiving the visa, they can still remain in the UK for the full duration of the visa’s validity.
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UK-India Young Professionals Scheme 2025: What the Visa Entails for Students
The visa provides young professionals with the opportunity to study (though some courses may require an Academic Technology Approval Scheme certificate), work in most jobs, and start a business within specific financial and employment limits. However, visa holders cannot extend their stay, access most public benefits, bring family members under their application, or work as professional sportspeople.
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