Total cost
Total cost of the India Young Professionals Scheme visa from India, in rupees
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Reviewed by UK Visa Desk counselling team, Visa counsellors, Pro Lifeset Overseas Pvt Ltd, Patiala. Licence 849/DC/PTA/PLA/LC-3/2024. Last verified .
Home Office charges
₹2,50,368
£1,892 at 132.33 INR/GBP
Verified 8 October 2026
Our filing price
₹14,999
All-in, GST included
Verified 8 October 2026
Budget from India
₹2,65,367
Required charges only; priority and VFS extras below
Verified 8 October 2026
| Charge | GBP | INR |
|---|---|---|
| India Young Professionals Scheme visa (after ballot selection) application fee | £340 | ₹44,992 |
| Immigration Health Surcharge, 2 years at £776 a yearCharged for the full grant length up front; refunded only if the visa is refused. | £1,552 | ₹2,05,376 |
| Priority service (optional) | £500 | ₹66,165 |
| Super priority service (optional) | £1,000 | ₹1,32,330 |
| VFS user-pay centre appointment (optional) | £76.50 | ₹10,123 |
| UK Visa Desk all-in filing price, GST includedPaid to Pro Lifeset Overseas Pvt Ltd. Home Office fees are paid by you on gov.uk. | ₹14,999 | |
| Required Home Office charges plus our filing price | £1,892 | ₹2,65,367 |
Fees from the Home Office table effective 8 April 2026, verified 8 October 2026; converted at 132.33 INR per GBP (8 October 2026). Pass-through charges paid on gov.uk; card and bank margins extra. Optional lines are not in the total.
What is not in the total
- Travel to the VFS centre for biometrics (Chandigarh or Jalandhar for most of Punjab), the TB test where the route needs one, and the SELT test fee where English is tested.
- Priority or super priority, chosen at the VFS appointment; the fee is per applicant and non-refundable.
- Flights, insurance and the first month of living costs, which are yours to budget but not part of the application.
Related questions
When is the next India Young Professionals Scheme ballot?ShowHide
The 2026 ballots were 17 to 19 February and 21 to 23 July. Gov.uk states there will be no further ballot in 2026. The 2027 dates have not been announced as of October 2026. Sign up for our alert and we message you when the page changes.
Is the ballot free?ShowHide
Yes. You pay nothing to enter. The £340 visa fee and the health surcharge are only paid after you are selected and submit the full application.
How much is the health surcharge for 2 years?ShowHide
The Youth Mobility rate is £776 a year, so £1,552 for the 24-month visa. The fee calculator gives the rupee total with the £340 fee.
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- Punjab licence: 849/DC/PTA/PLA/LC-3/2024valid to 22 July 2029
- CIN: U52291PB2024PTC060508Pro Lifeset Overseas Pvt Ltd
Pro Lifeset Overseas Pvt Ltd, licence 849/DC/PTA/PLA/LC-3/2024. Applicants outside the UK only; applicants in the UK are referred to a regulated adviser.