Young Professionals Scheme: UK Reopens Special Visa Ballot for Indians — Apply for Free!
Are you an Indian citizen aged 18–30 and dreaming of working in the UK? Here's your final chance! The UK government has reopened the ballot for the 2025 India Young Professionals Scheme, giving Indian youth a golden opportunity to live and work in the UK for up to two years.
What Is the Young Professionals Scheme?
The India Young Professionals Scheme is part of a youth mobility partnership between India and the UK. Under this scheme, eligible Indian citizens can live, work, or study in the UK without sponsorship for up to 24 months.
In 2025, the UK government is offering a total of 3,000 places under this program. Most of the slots were already filled in the first round held in February. The remaining limited slots are now up for grabs in this second and final ballot.
Key Dates You Must Know
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Ballot Opens: July 22, 2025, at 1:30 PM IST
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Ballot Closes: July 24, 2025, at 1:30 PM IST
Don’t miss this window! If you're eligible, apply quickly — it’s free to enter the ballot.
Who Can Apply?
To enter the visa ballot, you must:
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Be an Indian citizen aged 18 to 30
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Hold a Bachelor’s degree or higher
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Have at least £2,530 in savings (held for 28 continuous days)
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Not have any children under 18 who live with you or depend on you financially
Only applicants who meet all these criteria should apply.
How to Enter the Ballot
Here’s what you need to submit online:
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Full name and date of birth
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Passport details and a passport scan/photo
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Email address and phone number
Once submitted, your name goes into a random draw. You’ll receive an email within two weeks of the ballot closing — whether you’ve been selected or not. No appeals are allowed for unselected entries.
Note: Only one entry per person is allowed. Multiple entries will lead to disqualification.
What Happens If You’re Selected?
If selected in the ballot, you must:
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Apply for the visa within 90 days
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Pay the £319 visa fee and immigration health surcharge
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Submit your biometric data (photo and fingerprints)
Final Thoughts
This is an exciting opportunity for Indian youth looking to explore the UK — gain international work experience, travel, or pursue studies, all without needing a sponsor.
If you're eligible, don’t delay. Apply now for free before the ballot closes on July 24, 2025.
For more information and to apply, visit the UK Home Office website.
Reference from:-https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/nri/work/uks-special-visa-ballot-for-indians-to-reopen-on-july-22-no-job-offer-needed/articleshow/122527378.cms?from=mdr