UK-India Young Professionals Scheme 2025 ballot to open next week; and you can apply for free (original) (raw)

The UK-India Young Professionals Scheme (YPS) 2025 ballot is set to open from 18 February to 20 February. This visa programme offers 3,000 Indian nationals aged 18 to 30 the opportunity to live, study, travel, and work in the UK for up to two years.

Applicants must register for the ballot on the official UK government website. Entry to the ballot is free, and successful candidates will be selected randomly.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify, applicants must:

Key Requirements

Selected candidates will receive an email notification within two weeks of the ballot closing. They will have 90 days to complete their visa application, provide biometric data, and pay the required fees, including the visa application fee and the immigration health surcharge.

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Applicants must return to India upon completing their two-year stay in the UK under this scheme.

Growfast

"The Young Professionals Scheme is an excellent programme which helps build a modern understanding of our countries among Brits and Indians alike. I strongly encourage people from all corners of the country to apply – from Itanagar to Coimbatore, from Leh to Surat, and from Bhubaneshwar to Indore," Lindy Cameron, British High Commissioner to India, said, highlighted the significance of the scheme.

The UK government has also advised applicants to be cautious of fraudulent agents or agencies promising visas in exchange for money. Official guidance on visa applications is available on the UK government website.

The UK-India Young Professionals Scheme was launched in February 2023 as a reciprocal programme, fostering cultural exchange and professional growth for young adults in both countries.