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India Young Professionals Scheme visa processing time from India
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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 .
Standard service
3 weeks
From biometrics at VFS to the decision email
Verified 8 October 2026
Priority
5 working days
Bought at the VFS appointment
Verified 8 October 2026
Super priority
1 working day
End of the next working day after biometrics
Verified 8 October 2026
What slows Indian files
- Bank statements that need verification with the branch; Indian co-operative and small private banks take longest.
- A sponsor in the UK whose status or income is checked against HMRC records.
- Peak months: May to July for students, October to December for visitors before the holidays.
- Any previous refusal, which moves the file to a more senior officer.
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.