United Kingdom
India
India visa for British citizens
Entry requirement
India requires a visa from British citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- 9 missions
- Visa guide
- India visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at hcilondon.gov.in
Which India visa?
India e-Visa (e-Tourist, e-Business, e-Medical and other sub-categories)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- e-Tourist 30 days, 1 year or 5 years (max. 180 days per calendar year for 1- and 5-year visas); e-Business up to 180 days per visit
- Processing time
- Apply at least 4 days before arrival; document re-upload requests normally arrive within 24 hours
India’s official site for the e-Visa is indianvisaonline.gov.in. Processing time, as India states it: Apply at least 4 days before arrival; document re-upload requests normally arrive within 24 hours. Longest stay on the e-Visa: e-Tourist 30 days, 1 year or 5 years (max. 180 days per calendar year for 1- and 5-year visas); e-Business up to 180 days per visit.
Indian missions in the United Kingdom
- High Commission of India in London
Aldwych, WC2B 4NA London
- Consulate General of India in Manchester
Stonepail Court, Stonepail Road, Gatley, Cheshire, SK8 4EX, Manchester
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- Consulate General of India in Birmingham
Darnley Road 2, B16 8TF Birmingham
- Consulate General of India in Belfast
Clarence House, 4-10 May Street, Belfast, BT1 4NJ
- Honorary Consulate of India in Newcastle upon Tyne
India House, 136-170 Shields Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 IDT
- Honorary Consulate of India in Cardiff
Honorary Consulate of India, Wales, 63-67 Wellfield Road, Cardiff CF24 3PA
- Honorary Consulate of India in Belfast (1 Runnymede Road)
1 Runnymede Road, Darras Hall, Northumberland, NE20 9HE, Belfast
- Honorary Consulate of India in Belfast (Andras House)
Andras House, 60 Great Victoria Street, Belfast, BT2 7BB
All missions of India in the United Kingdom
India has 9 missions in the United Kingdom, with its embassy in London. Consulates: Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham and Belfast. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Newcastle upon Tyne, Cardiff and Belfast.
Indian citizens travelling to the United Kingdom
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Travel advice for India
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from the United Kingdom to India, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates India at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 15 June 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of India (updated 7 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of India (updated 14 October 2026).
Good to know
How long British citizens can stay in India
British citizens may stay in India for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to India.
How British citizens apply
The e-Visa for India is applied for online on its official government portal; British citizens carry the approval when they travel.
India’s neighbours for British citizens
China requires British citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Indian citizens travelling to the United Kingdom
Indian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
Do British citizens need a visa for India?
India requires a visa from British citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 30 days.
How long can British citizens stay in India?
British citizens can stay in India for up to 30 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Indian embassy in the United Kingdom?
The Indian embassy in the United Kingdom is in London; there are also consulates in Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham and Belfast.
Do Indian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Indian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom.
Can British citizens enter India visa-free?
No; British citizens need an e-Visa for India.
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.