Young Professionals scheme

• Recently, India decided to open applications for residents of the U.K to apply for the young professional scheme.

About the scheme

• Under the scheme Indian and British nationals aged between 18 and 30 can apply to live and work in either country for a period of up to two years.
• It highlights the strength UK-India Mobility and Migration Partnership, signed in 2021.
• Criteria for application
  • It requires an applicant to show funds equivalent to INR 2,50,000 held for a minimum period of 30 days at the time of submission of the application.
  • Every professional coming to India is required to register with the Foreigners Regional Registration Office/ Foreign Registration Office (FRRO/FRO).