The UK government will open the second and final ballot for the 2025 India Young Professionals Scheme visa on July 22, 2025, from 1:30pm IST to July 24, 2025, at 1:30pm IST. This scheme allows selected Indian nationals aged 18-30 to live and work in the UK for up to two years.

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree or higher, have £2,530 in savings for 28 consecutive days, and be childless. The free ballot requires passport details and personal information. Selected candidates must apply within 90 days, paying a £319 visa fee plus immigration health surcharge.

Of 3,000 total places for 2025, remaining slots will be filled through this July ballot. Results will be emailed within two weeks, with no appeals permitted.