The UK government will open the second and final ballot for the 2025 India Young Professionals Scheme (YPS) visa at 1:30 PM IST on 22 July 2025, closing 48 hours later on 24 July at 1:30 PM IST. This round presents the last opportunity for eligible Indian nationals to apply for one of the remaining visas under the bilateral youth mobility agreement between India and the UK.
The scheme enables selected Indian citizens aged 18 to 30 to live and work in the UK for up to two years. Ballot entry is free of charge, and successful candidates will be invited to formally apply for the visa.
Eligibility Criteria:
Applicants must:
Be an Indian citizen aged 18 to 30
Hold a bachelor’s degree or higher (UK RQF Level 6 or equivalent)
Have at least £2,530 in savings, maintained for 28 consecutive days
Not have dependent children under 18
Not have previously held a Youth Mobility Scheme or India YPS visa
Ballot Entry Requirements:
Entrants must submit:
Full name and date of birth
Passport details and a scanned copy or photo of the passport
Email address and phone number
Application Process:
Those selected via the random ballot will be notified within two weeks of the ballot closing. Selected individuals must:
Apply for the visa within 90 days
Pay the £319 visa fee and immigration health surcharge
Submit biometric information (photograph and fingerprints)
Applicants are permitted only one ballot entry. Multiple entries will result in disqualification.
Of the 3,000 total visas allocated for 2025, most were issued in the February round. The remaining spots will be filled in this final July draw.
This scheme is part of a reciprocal youth mobility agreement between India and the UK. For further information and updates, applicants are advised to consult the UK Home Office website.
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