India Young Professionals Scheme visa: Indian citizen in India → United Kingdom
Indian citizens aged 18 to 30 with a bachelor's degree and £2,530 in savings can apply on gov.uk for an India Young Professionals Scheme visa to live and work in the UK for up to 24 months, after being selected in the ballot.
Allows Indian citizens between 18 and 30 years old with a bachelor's degree or above to live and work in the UK for up to 2 years.
- Validity
- You'll be given a visa to live and work in the UK for up to 24 months.
- Entries
- Multiple entry for the duration of your visa.
- Max stay per visit
- Up to 24 months from the start of your visa.
When to start
Start 30 days–3 months before your travel date.
Getting an appointment in India
- Delhi & Mumbai: usually 1–2 weeks for a slot; peak season can stretch towards 4 weeks.
- Tier-2 centres (Pune, Chandigarh, Ahmedabad) often have earlier slots — a train ticket can beat the wait.
- The New Delhi centre relocated in early 2026 — confirm the current address on the official VFS site before you go.
- Applicants report slots opening 7–21 days out in normal months — book the moment you pay your fee.
You must be an Indian national or citizen between 18 and 30 years old.
You must have a qualification at bachelor's degree level or above.
You must have £2,530 in savings to support yourself in the UK, available for at least 28 days in a row.
Complete the application on gov.uk. You'll pay the application fee of £340 plus a healthcare surcharge of £1,552.
Once approved, you'll be given a visa to live and work in the UK for up to 24 months.
What you'll need
- Passport / identity document — A valid passport or other document that shows your identity and nationality. ✓ verified
- Proof of savings — Evidence that you have at least £2,530 in your bank account, for example bank statements. ✓ verified
- Evidence of your qualifications — Evidence of your qualifications at bachelor's degree level or above. ✓ verified
- Tuberculosis (TB) test results — Your tuberculosis (TB) test results if you're living in India or another listed country. ✓ verified· you're living in India or another listed country
Where you'll apply
Apply online on gov.uk, then prove your identity — either with the 'UK Immigration: ID Check' app or by giving fingerprints and a photo at a UK visa application centre (VFS Global) in India.
Fees
| India Young Professionals Scheme visa application fee | GBP 340 |
Gotchas to watch
- You cannot extend your stay on this visa.
- You cannot include family members on your application or apply for most benefits.