This guidance explains how to enter the ballot to apply for the India Young Professionals Scheme visa, and how the ballot system works.

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You need to enter the ballot if you want to apply for a visa for the India Young Professionals Scheme.

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The next ballot will open at 2:30pm India Standard Time on 28 February 2023, and close at 2:30pm India Standard Time on 2 March.

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You can enter any time while the ballot is open.

The link to enter will be on this page.

 

Entering the ballot:

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You can enter the ballot if you’re an Indian citizen and you’re eligible for the India Young Professionals Scheme visa. Check you’re eligible before entering the ballot.

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You must enter the ballot online. You will need to provide your:

• name

• date of birth

• passport details

• a scan or photo of your passport

• phone number

• email address

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The successful entries will be picked at random. You will be sent the results by email within 2 weeks of the ballot closing.

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It’s free to enter the ballot. You should only enter if you plan to apply for the visa, which costs £259, and are able to meet the financial, educational and other requirements.

Successful entries

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There are 2,400 visas available in the February ballot.

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If you’re successful in the ballot, you will be invited to apply for a visa.

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You will have 30 days from the date of the email to apply online, pay the visa application fee and immigration health surcharge.

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If you’re successful in the ballot but choose not to apply for the visa, you do not need to notify us.

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Unsuccessful entries:

The results of the ballot are final. You cannot appeal if you’re unsuccessful.

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You can enter future ballots if you’re unsuccessful. The next ballot is likely to be held in late July. Details will be announced on this page closer to the time.

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If you do not enter the February ballot, you can enter future ballots if you meet the requirements.

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CLICK THE LINK BELOW:

https://www.gov.uk/india-young-professionals-scheme-visa/apply

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