India Young Professionals Scheme visa: ballot system
This guidance explains how to enter the ballot to apply for the India Young Professionals Scheme visa, and how the ballot system works.
You need to enter a ballot if you want to apply for a visa for the India Young Professionals Scheme.
The first ballot of the 2023 India Young Professionals Scheme has nowclosed closed.and all ballot entrants have been informed of the decision. If you haven’t received an email, check your junk/spam folder.
Details of the next ballot later this year will be published on this page.
Entering the ballot
You can enter the ballot if you’re an Indian citizen and you’re eligible for the India Young Professionals Scheme visa. Check you’re eligible before entering the ballot.
You will need to provide your:
- name
- date of birth
- passport details
- a scan or photo of your passport
- phone number
- email address
The successful entries will be picked at random. You will be sent the results by email within 2 weeks of the ballot closing.
It’s free to enter the ballot. You should only enter if you plan to apply for the visa, which costs £259, and are able to meet the financial, educational and other requirements.
Successful entries
There are 2,400 visas available in the February ballot.
If you’re successful in the ballot, you will be invited to apply for a visa.
You will have 30 days from the date of the email to apply online, pay the visa application fee and immigration health surcharge.
If you’re successful in the ballot but choose not to apply for the visa, you do not need to notify us.
Unsuccessful entries
The results of the ballot are final. You cannot appeal if you’re unsuccessful.
You can enter future ballots if you’re unsuccessful. Details will be announced on this page closer to the time.
If you did not enter the February ballot, you can enter future ballots if you meet the requirements. Read more about the scheme.
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Added information about checking your junk/spam if you entered the ballot.
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Updated to say that the ballot is now closed.
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Added details about the ballot restarting because of technical issues.
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