India Young Professionals Scheme visa

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Overview

An India Young Professionals Scheme visa allows Indian citizens between 18 and 30 years old to live and work in the UK for up to 2 years.

You must be selected in the India Young Professionals Scheme ballot before you can apply for this visa. To enter the ballot you must declare that you바카라 사이트™re eligible for the visa - check if you바카라 사이트™re eligible before you enter.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the visa, you must:

  • be an Indian citizen
  • be between 18 and 30 years old
  • have an eligible qualification
  • have £2,530 in savings

Check the full list of eligibility requirements.

How to apply

  1. If you바카라 사이트™re eligible, enter the India Young Professionals Scheme ballot.

  2. If you바카라 사이트™re successful in the ballot, you바카라 사이트™ll receive an invitation to apply for the visa.

  3. Prepare the documents that you need to apply.

  4. Apply for an India Young Professionals Scheme visa.

When to apply

If you바카라 사이트™re successful in the ballot, you바카라 사이트™ll receive an email inviting you to apply for the visa.

You바카라 사이트™ll have 90 days from the date of the email to:

  • apply online
  • prove your identity
  • provide your documents

You may need to allow extra time if you need an appointment to do this. You바카라 사이트™ll find out if you need one when you start your application.

You must travel to the UK within 6 months of applying for your visa.

Example

If you apply on 16 July 2024 you must arrive in the UK by 15 January 2025 at the latest.

Getting a decision

Once you바카라 사이트™ve applied online, proved your identity and provided your documents, you바카라 사이트™ll usually get a decision on your visa within 3 weeks.

How much it costs

You will need to:

  • pay the application fee of £319
  • pay a healthcare surcharge of £1,552
  • prove you have £2,530 in personal savings

Your application fee will not be refunded if your application is rejected. Check if you바카라 사이트™re eligible before you apply.

How long you can stay

You바카라 사이트™ll be given a visa to live and work in the UK for up to 24 months.

You can enter the UK at any time while your visa is valid, and leave and come back at any time during your stay.

If you turn 31 after your visa is issued, you can stay in the UK for as long as your visa is valid.

What you can and cannot do

You can:

  • study - for some courses you바카라 사이트™ll need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme certificate
  • work in most jobs
  • be self-employed and set up a company - as long as your premises are rented, your equipment is not worth more than £5,000 and you do not have any employees

You cannot:

  • extend your stay
  • apply for most benefits (public funds)
  • include family members on your application - they must apply separately
  • work as a professional sportsperson (for example as a coach)