Young Professionals Scheme: UK's special visa ballot for Indians to reopen on July 22. It's free to apply
The UK government will open the second and final ballot for the 2025 India Young Professionals Scheme visa at 1:30pm IST on 22 July 2025, and it will close at 1:30pm IST on 24 July 2025. This round offers Indian citizens one more opportunity to apply for the remaining spots under the youth mobility partnership between India and the UK.
The scheme allows selected Indian nationals aged 18 to 30 to live and work in the UK for up to two years. To participate, applicants must enter the online ballot and, if selected, proceed to a formal visa application.
Eligibility conditions
To enter the ballot, applicants must:
Application process
To enter the ballot, applicants must submit:
Submit biometric information (photo and fingerprints)
Ballot entries are selected at random, and results will be sent via email within two weeks of the ballot closing. No appeals are allowed for unsuccessful entries.
Availability
Of the 3,000 total places for 2025, most were allotted in February. The remaining slots will be filled in this July ballot. Only one entry per person is allowed. Multiple entries will be disqualified.
The India Young Professionals Scheme is part of a reciprocal youth mobility agreement between the UK and India. Further information is available on the UK Home Office website.
The scheme allows selected Indian nationals aged 18 to 30 to live and work in the UK for up to two years. To participate, applicants must enter the online ballot and, if selected, proceed to a formal visa application.
Eligibility conditions
To enter the ballot, applicants must:
- Be an Indian citizen, aged between 18 and 30
- Hold a bachelor’s degree or higher (UK RQF Level 6, 7 or 8, or overseas equivalent)
- Have at least £2,530 in savings, held for 28 consecutive days before application
- Not have children under 18 who live with them or are financially dependent
- Not have previously held a Youth Mobility Scheme or India Young Professionals Scheme visa
Application process
To enter the ballot, applicants must submit:
- Full name and date of birth
- Passport details and a passport scan or photo
- Email address and phone number
- Apply for the visa within 90 days
- Pay the £319 visa fee and the immigration health surcharge
Availability
Of the 3,000 total places for 2025, most were allotted in February. The remaining slots will be filled in this July ballot. Only one entry per person is allowed. Multiple entries will be disqualified.
The India Young Professionals Scheme is part of a reciprocal youth mobility agreement between the UK and India. Further information is available on the UK Home Office website.
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