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 you are eligible for the India Young Professionals Scheme visa. You can apply for a UK visa under the India Young Professionals Scheme online after you have been successful in the India Young Professionals Scheme ballot and have received an invitation letter to apply for the visa. The invitation letter will specify a deadline to apply for your visa under the scheme, typically within 90 days of receipt. You must travel to the UK within 6 months of applying for your visa. You will usually get a decision on your visa application within 3 weeks of your biometrics enrolment date at the visa application centre in India.

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Eligibility Requirements For the India Young Professionals Scheme Visa UK

To be eligible for an India Young Professionals Scheme 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 who you’re financially responsible for

You must first apply to and be selected for the India Young Professionals Scheme ballot before you can apply for your visa.

You cannot apply if you have already been in the UK under this scheme or the Youth Mobility Scheme visa.

India Young Professionals Visa Ballot Scheme

You can enter the ballot online if you are an Indian citizen and you’re eligible for the India Young Professionals Scheme visa. It’s free to enter the ballot. The results of the ballot are final. You cannot appeal if you are unsuccessful. You can enter future ballots if you are unsuccessful. 

You must enter the ballot online. You will need to provide your:

• name
• date of birth
• passport details
• a scan or photo of your passport
• phone number
• 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.

Documents you must provide

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Our specialist team of immigration solicitors can provide expert immigration advice and legal representation on a fixed-fee basis for your application to enter the online ballot for the visa scheme, as well as your entry clearance application for the India Young Professionals Scheme visa. The casework to be carried out by our immigration solicitors in relation to your entry clearance application for the India Young Professionals Scheme visa will entail the following:

Advice on requirements: Our immigration solicitors will advise you on the requirements you must meet for your India Young Professionals Scheme visa application to succeed.

Advice on documents: Our immigration lawyers will prepare and email you a comprehensive list of supporting documents for your India Young Professionals Scheme visa application.

Assessment of documents: Our immigration lawyers will assess your documents to ensure that all documents you provide in support of your India Young Professionals Scheme visa application comply with the requirements of the Immigration Rules and Home Office UKVI guidance.

Completing the application form: Our immigration lawyers will complete the relevant application form for your Youth Mobility Scheme visa application.

Submitting application through Priority Service: Where possible, our immigration lawyers will submit your online entry clearance application through Priority Service to get a faster decision on your India Young Professionals Scheme visa application.

Booking an appointment with the application centre: After you submit your India Young Professionals Scheme visa application online, our immigration lawyers will book your appointment with the application centre to enrol your biometrics.

Preparing a detailed cover letter: Our specialist immigration solicitors will prepare a detailed cover letter in support of the India Young Professionals Scheme visa application, explaining that all relevant legal requirements have been satisfied for approval of the entry clearance application.

Uploading documents online: Before the biometrics enrolment date, our immigration lawyers will upload all supporting documents for the India Young Professionals Scheme visa application.

Follow-up work: Our immigration lawyers will handle all follow-up work until the Entry Clearance Officer (ECO) issues a decision on the India Young Professionals Scheme visa application.

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Our immigration solicitors are specialists in India Young Professionals Scheme visa applications from outside the UK. As one of the best immigration solicitors, we have an excellent track record of helping clients obtain visas under the India Young Professionals Scheme. Our highly experienced and fully qualified immigration solicitors can provide fast, friendly, reliable, and fixed-fee immigration advice and legal representation for your India Young Professionals Scheme visa from outside the UK. 

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Our Fixed Fees For the Youth Mobility Scheme Visa Application

Fixed Fees To Enter The Ballot for the Visa Scheme

Our immigration solicitors will charge a fixed fee ranging from £500 to £800 (no VAT) for your application to enter the ballot for the India Young Professionals Scheme visa. The agreed fixed fee will depend on the complexity of the application and the volume of work involved in the application to enter the ballot for the India Young Professionals Scheme visa.

Fixed Fees For Entry Clearance Application

Our immigration solicitors will charge a fixed fee ranging from £800 to £1200 (no VAT) for your entry clearance application for the India Young Professionals Scheme visa after the Home Office UKVI has approved your application to enter the ballot. The agreed fixed fee will depend on the complexity of the entry clearance application and the volume of work involved.

Our fixed fee for the entry clearance application does not cover any disbursements, such as the UKVI fee, and the applicant must pay it to the Home Office separately.

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FAQs - India Young Professionals Scheme Visa UK

The following are various Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about the India Young Professionals Scheme visa:

What is the India Young Professionals Scheme visa?

An India Young Professionals Scheme visa allows Indian citizens between 18 and 30 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 you are eligible for the India Young Professionals Scheme visa for the UK.

How can I apply for a UK visa under the India Young Professionals Scheme?

You can apply for an India Young Professionals Scheme visa for the UK online after you have been successful in the India Young Professionals Scheme ballot and have received an invitation letter to apply for the visa under the scheme.

How can I enter the India Young Professionals visa ballot scheme?

If you are an Indian citizen and eligible for the India Young Professionals Scheme visa, you can enter the ballot for free. If you are successful in the ballot, you will receive an invitation to apply for the visa. 

What do I need to apply for the India Young Professionals visa ballot scheme?

You must enter the ballot online. You will need to provide your:

• name
• date of birth
• passport details
• a scan or photo of your passport
• phone number
• email address

The successful entries will be chosen at random. You will receive the results by email within two weeks of the ballot closing.

What are the eligibility requirements for the India Young Professionals Scheme visa?

To be eligible for an India Young Professionals Scheme 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

Before you can apply for your visa, you must first apply for and be selected for the India Young Professionals Scheme ballot.

You cannot apply if you have already been in the UK under this scheme or the Youth Mobility Scheme visa.

What documents do I need to apply for the India Young Professionals Scheme visa?

When you apply, you’ll need to provide:

• 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

You will need a blank page in your passport for your visa.

How long does it take to get a decision on the application to enter the ballot?

You will be sent the results by email within 2 weeks of the ballot closing.

What is the processing time for a decision on the India Young Professionals Scheme visa for the UK?

Once you have applied online, proved your identity and provided your documents, you’ll usually get a decision within 3 weeks.

You will be contacted by the UKVI if your application will take longer, for example, because:

• your supporting documents need to be verified
• you need to attend an interview
• of your personal circumstances, for example, if you have a criminal conviction

You may be able to pay for a faster decision - you will be told if you can use priority service when you apply.

When can I apply for a UK visa under the India Young Professionals Scheme?

If you are successful in the ballot, you will need to apply for your visa by the deadline given in your invitation to apply. This is usually 90 days after you get the invitation.

How much does it cost to apply for an India Young Professionals Scheme visa?

There is no fee to enter the ballot for the visa scheme. If your application to enter the ballot has been successful, you will not have to apply for an India Young Professionals Scheme visa and you will need to:

• pay the application fee of £319
• pay a healthcare surcharge of £1552

How long can I stay in the UK under the India Young Professionals Scheme visa?

You will 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 return anytime during your stay.

What can I and cannot do under the India Young Professionals Scheme visa in the UK?

You can:

• study - for some courses, you will 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)

How much money do I need to show in my bank account to apply for the UK visa for the India Young Professionals Scheme?

To prove that you can support yourself in the UK, you must have at least £2,530 in your bank account.

You must have had the money available for at least 28 days in a row, and day 28 must have occurred within 31 days of applying for this visa.

You’ll need to show proof of this when you apply.

Can I switch from the India Young Professionals Scheme visa to another type of visa from inside the UK?

Yes, you can switch from the India Young Professionals Scheme visa to another visa, such as a skilled worker visa or a student visa, from within the UK. 

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