Home Office Appendix Youth Mobility Scheme3,000 Annual Places 2026
UK-India Young Professionals Scheme Guide
Complete legal and practical guide for Indian graduates aged 18 to 30. Calculate maintenance savings (£2,530 rule), track ballot entry dates, and plan your 2-year UK stay.
YPS Ballot & Visa Eligibility Evaluator
Key YPS Scheme Rules
- 🎟️ Random Ballot Selection: Selection is performed via a fair automated ballot run twice annually (February & July).
- 💼 No Sponsor Needed: You do not need a job offer or UK employer sponsor to apply.
- ⏱️ 2-Year Max Stay: Granted for 2 years maximum; non-extendable and does not lead directly to 5-year ILR. Switch to Skilled Worker Visa to settle.
Frequently Asked Questions (India YPS 2026)
Yes. Once in the UK on a Young Professionals Scheme visa, you can switch in-country to a Skilled Worker visa if you secure a sponsored job offer meeting salary thresholds. Check our Skilled Worker Transition Guide.
No. The Young Professionals Scheme visa does not permit main applicants to bring children or dependent family members to the UK.
You must hold a diploma or degree awarded by a recognized university in India equivalent to a UK Bachelor's degree (RQF Level 6) or higher.