Overview
The India Young Professionals Scheme visa is a great opportunity to work and travel in the UK, it allows young graduates from India to live and explore around the country for up to two years.
Who Qualifies?
Graduates who have achieved a bachelors degree and aged between 18-30 from India.
How Long Can You Stay?
Up to 2 years.
Processing Time?
After you have submitted your online application, proved your identity and provided the relevant documents, 90% of applicants are processed within 3 weeks.
Cost?
£298
Eligibility for India Young Professionals Scheme
In order to qualify for this visa you must meet several minimum requirements.
- Graduates who have achieved a bachelors degree and aged between 18-30 from India
- £2530 minimum of savings
- First time applicant
- Must not have been in the UK through the Youth Mobility Scheme visa
India Young Professionals Scheme Cost
You must have sufficient funds when applying for the India Young Professionals Scheme visa, the total minimum costs will vary depending on your circumstances.
Application Fee
£298
Healthcare
The Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) entitles you to use the NHS if you become unwell or have an accident while in the UK.
You have to pay the IHS even if you do not use the NHS or even if you have your own private health insurance, the cost is £776 per year.
If you are applying for a 2-year visa you will have to pay £776 each year, therefore you will have to pay a total of £1,552.
Sufficient Funds
You must have at least £2,530 in your bank account to show you can support yourself in the UK, a bank statement will suffice.
The financial requirement is to show you have enough money for your living costs.
Documentation for India Young Professionals Scheme
You must bring relevant documentation that will require some preparation before arriving in the UK. Although, This will vary depending on your occupation, nationality and length of stay.
- A valid passport for the entirety of the visa
- Bank statement proving sufficient funds
- Evidence of your qualifications such as a bachelors degree certificate
- Test results for Tuberculosis (TB)
Criminal Record Certificate
If you are applying for certain jobs mostly in the public sector such as healthcare, welfare and education sectors. You will need to provide a criminal record certificate for any country in which, since the age of 18, you have been present for 12 months or more in the 10 years before the date of your application.
Identity
For most applicants you must prove your identity by booking an appointment at a Visa Application Centre in your current country. The appointment will include collecting your fingerprints, facial photograph and signature. The UK government website has a list of addresses for each eligible country.
Can I bring my family?
This visa does not allow any family members to join directly, they would have to apply for their own individual visa.
Can this lead to British citizenship?
This visa does not count towards becoming a British citizen, only work visas will contribute towards this. The India Young Professionals Scheme however does allow you to work and build relationships with employers who will sponsor you after the visa ends. This is an advantage over applicants who have never worked in the UK and are applying abroad.
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