London: The United Kingdom is offering 3000 visas to Indians. The British High Commission in India announced this on a statement. The British High Commission has opened a new ballot system under the India Young Professionals Scheme.
Under the scheme, UK will provide 3,000 visas to Indian natives aged between 18-30. They will be granted permission to pursue their careers on European soil. The ballot window will open on February 20 at 2:30 pm India Standard Time (IST) to February 22 at 2:30 pm IST.
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‘The first ballot of the India Young Professionals Scheme opens in less than 24 hours! If you’re 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,’ read the official announcement on X (formerly Twitter).
Eligibility:
Applicants with a bachelor’s degree or a higher education certificate are eligible for the ballot.
Candidates need to provide their personal details: 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 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. 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 298 pounds (? 31,110).
? The first ballot of the #IndiaYoungProfessionalsScheme opens in less than 24 hours!
If you’re an ?? graduate who wants to live, work or study in ?? for up to 2 years, you can enter the ballot for a chance to apply for a visa.
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— UK in India???? (@UKinIndia) February 19, 2024
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