India Young Professionals Scheme

Required Documents

As part of your visa application, you will need to provide the following documents: 

• Your passport

• Evidence of your savings (at least £2,530) e.g. your bank statement

• Evidence of your qualification i.e. your degree certificate and a letter from your university confirming that you have completed your course and that you have graduated in the required qualification

• Your tuberculosis test result if you are living in India or another listed country

• A police report or clearance certificate from India 

Proving your identity 

As part of the application process, you will be required to prove your identity by either:

• Using the ‘UK Immigration: ID Check’ app to confirm your identity.

• Attending a biometrics appointment at a visa application centre (VAC) in order for your fingerprints and photograph to be taken.

How much does the India Young Professionals Scheme visa cost?

The India Young Professional Scheme visa application fee will be £259 and you will also have to pay the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) at the time of your visa application, which will be £940 for a two-year visa. The payment of the IHS will give you free access to the United Kingdom’s National Health Service (NHS).

How can I apply for the India Young Professionals Scheme visa?

In order to be able to apply for the India Young Professionals Scheme visa, you must first have been successfully selected in the ballot.

If you are successful in the ballot then you will receive an invitation to apply for the India Young Professionals Scheme.

How long does it take to get a India Young Professionals Scheme visa?

Once you have submitted your application, proved your identity and provided any required documents, then a decision will usually be made within 3 weeks. Please note that this time may be longer due to a range of reasons, e.g. you need to attend an interview or you have a more complex case.

You will have 6-months within which to travel to the UK. You will be given a 24-month visa under the India Young Professionals Scheme visa. You will be able to leave and return to the UK during the duration of your visa. Should you turn 31 after your visa has been issued, you can continue to stay in the UK.  

How can Paragon Law help?

At Paragon Law, our immigration solicitors and lawyers have supported many individuals to successfully gain the visa they need to enter the UK.  If you require assistance with the India Young Professionals Scheme then please contact us to arrange a consultation with an expert immigration lawyer.