Is a young professional scheme a youth mobility scheme?

Yes, the India Young Professional Scheme is also known as the Youth Mobility Scheme. The Youth Mobility visa is for young, skilled professionals who are willing to work and settle in the UK. Indians who want to apply for a Youth Mobility scheme must first be selected in the India Young Professionals Scheme ballot and be able to meet the educational, financial, and other requirements.

 

This is a pathway for young Indians to migrate to the UK and experience life over there. Under the Youth Mobility scheme, the UK government has allocated 3,000 visa places for Indian nationals. Young Nationals aged between 18 and 30 years can apply for this scheme and stay and work in the UK for 2 years. This visa is an excellent option for applicants who want to improve their skills and gain international work experience.

 

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Benefits of applying for a UK Youth Mobility Visa

Below are some benefits of applying for a UK Youth Mobility visa:

 

• Live, work, and stay in the UK for 2 years
• Receive the visa decision within 22 days
• Can enter and leave the country anytime (within 2 years)
• Can start a business
• Change to another UK Immigration pathway after 2 years
• Gain international work experience
• Develop new skills
• Improve English Language skills
• No IELTS requirement

 

Eligibility Criteria to apply for the UK Youth Mobility visa

An applicant must fulfill specific eligibility criteria to apply for the scheme:

 

• Be an Indian Citizen
• Aged between 18-30 years
• Bachelor's Degree( no particular requirement)
• Sufficient funds of at least £2,530 in savings

 

Note: Family members are not included.

 

Requirements to apply for the UK Youth Mobility visa

An applicant must fulfill the requirements to apply for the scheme:

 

• Valid passport
• Proof of sufficient
• Educational Qualification
• Language proficiency in English
• Willing to work and live in the country for 2 years
• Bank statement of having enough funds

 

Processing time of the UK Youth Mobility Visa

The processing time for the UK Youth Mobility Visa is 3 weeks. An applicant can apply for the visa  6 months before moving to the country.

 

Processing fees of the UK Youth Mobility Visa

The processing fees for applying for a UK youth mobility visa are as follows:

Processing fees of UK Youth Mobility Visa
Processing fees	£259
Health surcharge	£470

 

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