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United Kingdom visa for Indian citizens
Entry requirement
The United Kingdom requires Indian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 9 missions
- Visa guide
- United Kingdom visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at gov.uk
Which United Kingdom visa?
Standard Visitor visa (tourism)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 6 months per visit
- Fee
- £135
- Processing time
- Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment
All visa types for the United Kingdom
For the tourist visa, the United Kingdom’s official sources give a standard fee of £135, and applications are made on gov.uk. Processing time, as the United Kingdom states it: Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 6 months per visit.
British missions in India
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- Consulate General of the United Kingdom in Hyderabad
Gowra Palladium, Silpa Gram Craft Village, 19th, HITEC City, 500032 Hyderabad
Today · Closed - Consulate General of the United Kingdom in Chandigarh
178-178A, Elante Business ParkUnit C516, Fifth FloorIndustrial Area Phase 1, 160002 Chandigarh
Today · Closed - Consulate General of the United Kingdom in Kolkata
Ho Chi Minh Sarani 1A, 700071 Kolkata
Today · Closed - Consulate General of the United Kingdom in Mumbai
Naman Chambers, C/32 G Block Bandra Kurla ComplexBandra (East), 400 051 Mumbai
Today · Closed - Consulate General of the United Kingdom in Bengaluru
Ali Asker Road 3, 560052 Bangalore
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- Consular Office of the United Kingdom in Vasco da Gama
Casa Del Sol Opposite Marriott Hotel Miramar, 403001 Goa
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All missions of the United Kingdom in India
The United Kingdom has 9 missions in India, with its embassy in New Delhi. Consulates: Chennai, Hyderabad, Chandigarh, Kolkata, Mumbai, Bengaluru and 2 more.
British citizens travelling to India
United KingdomIndia e-Visa India visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
Travel advice for the United Kingdom
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Indian citizens planning a trip to the United Kingdom can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates the United Kingdom at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 8 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United Kingdom (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Indian citizens can stay in the United Kingdom
How long Indian citizens may stay in the United Kingdom is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Indian citizens apply
In India, applications go to the British embassy in New Delhi and the consulates in Chennai, Hyderabad, Chandigarh, Kolkata, Mumbai and 3 more, or to a visa centre acting for the United Kingdom; fees, documents and processing times are published by the United Kingdom.
The United Kingdom’s neighbours for Indian citizens
Ireland requires Indian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
British citizens travelling to India
British citizens need a visa for India, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Indian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom requires Indian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the British embassy in India?
The British embassy in India is in New Delhi; there are also consulates in Chennai, Hyderabad, Chandigarh and Kolkata.
How much does the United Kingdom tourist visa cost?
The United Kingdom’s official sources give a standard fee of £135 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment.
Do British citizens need a visa for India?
British citizens need a visa for India, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Indian citizens enter the United Kingdom visa-free?
No; Indian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.