Young Professionals ballot

UK young professionals ballot visas for applicants from India

Direct answer

The India Young Professionals Scheme runs by ballot: two windows a year, 3,000 places, applicants aged 18 to 30 with a degree and the savings figure. Selection gives 90 days to apply.

Dates that change this hub

15 February 2027: India Young Professionals Scheme: first 2027 ballot expected (February window, dates not yet published)20 July 2027: India Young Professionals Scheme: second 2027 ballot expected (July window, dates not yet published)

Fee ₹44,992We file: ₹14,999

India Young Professionals Scheme visa

The India Young Professionals Scheme gives 3,000 Indian graduates aged 18 to 30 a 2-year visa to live and work in the UK. Entry is by ballot. The 2026 ballots ran 17 to 19 February and 21 to 23 July, the fee is £340 plus the health surcharge, and you must hold £2,530 in savings.

Full guide Fees in rupees

Free tools

Tools for young professionals ballot

Ballot eligibility checker

India Young Professionals Scheme: are you eligible, and when is the next ballot.

Fee calculator in rupees

Every Home Office fee and the health surcharge, totalled in rupees at a dated rate.

English requirement lookup

The CEFR level for your route and the SELT centres near you.

In depth

Every young professionals ballot route in depth

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