The UK has introduced the India Young Professionals Scheme, offering 3,000 visas for Indian professionals through a ballot-based system without charging any extra fee.
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This scheme was declared by the British High Commission in India, which targets Indian citizens aged 18-30 and enables Indian professionals to live, work, or study in the country for up to two years. Furthermore, there is no fee to enter the ballot system. However, the visa cost of £298 (approximately INR 31,100) would be payable.
According to a statement on the UK government’s website, in 2024, 3,000 slots will be allocated for the India Young Professionals Scheme, most of which will be opened on the February ballot. However, the remaining slots will be opened in the July ballot.
From February 20, 2:30 pm India Standard Time, to February 22, the ballot window was opened, enabling the eligible applicants to pursue their careers in the UK.
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The British High Commission in India posted on X that:
Indian graduates who wish to live, work, or study in the UK for up to two years can enter the ballot to avail the opportunity to apply for a visa.
🚨 The first ballot of the 2024 India Young Professionals Scheme is now OPEN.
The ballot will randomly select ballot entrants. If selected, you will receive an invitation to submit your visa application. #IndiaYoungProfessionalsScheme
— UK in India🇬🇧🇮🇳 (@UKinIndia) February 20, 2024
