UK-India Young Professionals Scheme 2025: Apply To Get A Chance To Work And Study In The UK – News18

Last Updated:February 13, 2025, 17:07 IST

The UK-India Young Professionals Scheme 2025 offers 3,000 Indians aged 18-30 the chance to live, work, study, and travel in the UK for up to two years.

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:

• Be an Indian national aged between 18 and 30 at the time of planned travel.
• Hold a UK-recognised bachelor’s degree or higher qualification.
• Provide proof of at least £2,530 (approximately INR 2,70,824) in personal savings for financial support.
• Maintain a minimum balance of INR 2,50,000 in their bank account for 30 consecutive days.
• Not have dependent children under 18.

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.

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.