United Kingdom e-Visa for Indian citizens
Indian passport holders can apply online and receive their United Kingdom e-visa in 10 days. Stay up to 180 days. Total cost USD 192.
What Indian applicants need
- India passport valid 6+ months
- Recent digital photo (auto-captured)
- Travel dates (entry & exit)
- Accommodation in United Kingdom
- Last bank statement
- Return ticket (optional)
Fees
FAQ for Indian applicants
How long is the UK visitor visa taking for Indian applicants?+
Standard service is running 15–21 working days from biometrics. Priority (5 working days) and Super Priority (next working day) can be added at the VFS centre for an extra fee.
Should Indian applicants apply for a 2, 5 or 10-year UK visa?+
Long-term visas make sense with prior UK, US or Schengen travel history and stable income. First-time applicants are almost always granted 6 months regardless of the higher fee paid.
How much bank balance is needed for a UK visitor visa from India?+
There is no fixed figure. Caseworkers look for balances that comfortably cover the trip and match your declared income over six months — steady funds beat a single large deposit.
My relative in the UK is paying — what do they need to provide?+
An invitation letter, their passport or BRP copy, proof of UK address, and six months of their bank statements. Mixed funding must be explained clearly in the cover letter.
Can I switch from a UK visitor visa to a work visa?+
Generally no. Switching from the visitor route inside the UK is restricted, so a work route must be applied for from India before travel.
Do Indian citizens need a visa for United Kingdom?+
Yes. Indian passport holders need a E-Visa to enter United Kingdom. It can be applied for entirely online through Vizaezy and is typically issued in 10 days.
How long does the United Kingdom visa take for Indian applicants?+
Median processing time is 10 days from the moment your documents are submitted. Vizaezy tracks your application against the government portal in real time.
How much does a United Kingdom visa cost from India?+
Total cost is USD 192 — that's USD 122 in government fees plus USD 70 for Vizaezy's service. Government fees are non-refundable, our service fee is refunded if the visa is denied.
How long can Indian citizens stay in United Kingdom?+
The E-Visa permits a stay of up to 180 days and is valid for 180 days from issue.
What documents do Indian applicants need?+
A passport valid for at least 6 months, a recent passport-style photo, travel dates, accommodation details and proof of funds. Vizaezy auto-extracts your passport fields on-device — no manual data entry required.
India is the UK's single largest visit-visa market. The Standard Visitor visa is decided almost entirely on documents, so financial consistency and credible ties to India carry more weight than the itinerary itself.
Eligibility criteria for Indian applicants
| Criterion | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Financial evidence | 6 months of statements with consistent balancesLarge unexplained deposits are the top refusal trigger |
| Ties to India | Employment, business ownership, property or dependent family |
| Biometrics | In-person appointment at a VFS centre after online submission |
| Sponsorship | If family is funding or hosting, their passport/BRP, address proof and statements |
United Kingdom visa cost breakdown from India
| Government / immigration feePaid directly to the issuing authority — non-refundable | USD 140 |
| Vizaezy service feeDocument review, filing and tracking — refunded on eligible rejection | USD 79 |
| Priority service (optional)5 working days instead of 15–21 | USD 300 |
| Indicative total (all items above) | USD 519 |
How Indian citizens apply, step by step
- 1
Profile assessment
1 dayWe review your travel history and finances and flag anything the caseworker will question before a fee is paid.
- 2
Financial and ties file
2–3 daysSix months of statements, salary slips or ITR, and employer leave approval, assembled into a caseworker-friendly order.
- 3
Online form and cover letter
1 dayWe draft the cover letter that ties funding, purpose and return intention together — the part most self-filed applications omit.
- 4
VFS biometrics and decision
15–21 working daysWe book your slot and track the application to decision, then brief you on collecting the passport.
Consular & embassy contacts for Indian citizens
High Commission of India, India House, Aldwych, London WC2B 4NA
The United Kingdom authority now sends decision PDFs via SMS for Indian mobile numbers in addition to email.
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