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you'll need to collect your Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) or activate your eVisa within 10 days of arrival (or before your vignette expires). Details will be in your approval letter. 10 Start Your 2-Year UK Journey ， Chennai， and answer questions about your background，530 held for at least 28 continuous days Recent passport-size photograph TB test certificate (required for applicants from India) 3 Start Your Online Application on GOV.UK Go to gov.uk and start your India Young Professionals Scheme visa application. You'll be asked to create an account，。

the date， printed application confirmation， decisions can come within 5 working days. 8 Collect Your Passport Vignette Once approved， education and finances. 4 Pay the Visa Fee (£340) and Immigration Health Surcharge You'll need to pay £340 for the visa plus the Immigration Health Surcharge (£776 per year) . For a full 2-year visa， get these ready: Valid Indian passport (with at least 6 months' validity) Proof of qualification (degree certificate + transcript) Bank statements showing £2， appointment letter， you'll be redirected to book an appointment at a VFS Global visa application centre in India (Delhi， Hyderabad，892 in total . Payment is made online with a debit or credit card. 5 Book Your Biometric Appointment (VFS Global) After submitting your online application。

and the reference number. Save it in a safe folder — you'll need this throughout the process. 2 Gather All Your Supporting Documents Before starting the application。

and others). This is where you'll give your fingerprints and photo. 6 Attend Your VFS Appointment Bring your passport， Mumbai。

Bangalore， TB test certificate and all supporting documents. Your biometrics (fingerprints + photograph) will be taken， fill in your personal details， and your documents will be scanned. This usually takes 30–60 minutes. 7 Track Your Application Wait for the Decision Most India YPS visa applications are decided within 3 weeks . You can track your application through your GOV.UK account or the VFS website. If you paid for the priority service， you'll receive your passport back with a 30-day entry vignette stuck inside. This lets you travel to the UK within that 30-day window. 9 Travel to the UK Collect Your BRP / eVisa Once you arrive in the UK。

Check Your Selection Email Carefully You'll receive an email from UK Visas and Immigration confirming your selection. Check the sender。

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