UK to offer 3,000 visas to Indian professionals through ballot system
Applicants with a bachelor's degree or a higher education certificate are eligible for the ballot
The United Kingdom has opened its doorway to Indian citizens wanting to settle, work, or study in the country for two years. The announcement regarding the new voting procedure for the India Young Professionals Scheme was made by the British High Commission in India X (formerly Twitter).
The UK will grant 3,000 visas to Indian citizens between the ages of 18 and 30 as part of the programme. They will be granted permission to pursue their careers in the UK. The ballot window will open on February 20 at 14:30 IST to February 22 at 14:30 IST.
“The first ballot of the India Young Professionals Scheme opens in less than 24 hours! If you are an Indian graduate who wants to live, work, or study in the UK for up to 2 years, you can enter the ballot for a chance to apply for a visa,” says the press statement by the British High Commission in India.
It says that applicants with a bachelor’s degree or a higher education certificate are eligible for the ballot. As per the guidelines on the UK Government website, candidates need to provide their personal details with name, date of birth, passport details, a scan or photo of the passport, phone number and email address.
Having monetary savings of at least GBP 2,530 along with not having any dependent children under the age of 18 are additional requirements for application, the statement adds.
The statement adds that the ballot’s successful submissions will be chosen randomly. Within two weeks of the poll closing, the results will be emailed to the applicants. The deadline for applying for the visa is up to 90 days from the date of the email.
It says that applicants must submit their biometrics and pay the visa application fee, which includes the immigration health surcharge. Only then will the aspirants be considered for the visa. Post the visa application, Indian professionals must travel to the UK within six months. The visa will cost GBP 298.
Established in May 2021, the UK-India Mobility and Migration Partnership involves the Young Professionals Scheme. This agreement highlights the United Kingdom’s and India’s commitment to improving immigration laws and strengthening their joint efforts to combat immigration infractions, the statement adds.
