The new ballot for the India Young Professionals Scheme visa opens at 2.30pm India Standard Time on 18 February 2025. It closes at 2.30pm India Standard Time on 20 February 2025.
In 2025 3,000 places will be available under this Scheme. Most of these places will be released on 18 February. Successful entries will be picked at random.
To be eligible for a visa under the Scheme you will need to be an Indian national between the ages of 18 and 30 with at least a bachelor’s degree, £2,530 in savings and no dependent children. If your name is selected from the ballot, you will be able to apply for the visa.