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1  Select the type of India tourist visa application:

Online India tourist visa Application

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Download, fill out and mail in India tourist visa application form.

2  Mail us the following documents:

a
Original, signed United Kingdom passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity.
b
Passport-type photographs: 2
c
Multiple Entry Letter and Itineray. If multiple entries are required you must include a letter explaining precisely why a multiple entry visa is necessary along with a detailed itinerary and confirmed travel tickets. The decision to grant or deny the Multiple entry visa to India lays entirely with the India Embassy.
d
Additional Documents for Children Under 16.
- A copy of birth certificate showing the names of both parents.
- The written consent of both parents for the child to travel or a sworn affidavit of guardianship/ or original court order in the case of sole guardianship.
- Copies of photo ID for both parents, as named on the birth certificate, which includes their signatures.

If the applicants passport is newer then 6 months old, the previous passport needs to be submitted as well.

PLEASE NOTE: Photographs for an Indian Visa Application must be 50mmx50mm (2"x2") and taken by a professional photographer.

Applicants of Bangladeshi, Pakistani, Sri Lankan, Nigerian, Afghan or Chinese origin will be required to submit a letter from their employer and 3 months bank statements and should expect longer processing times. In some cases the High Commission send applications to India for authorisation extending the processing time to around two months.


PREMIUM SERVICE is subject to availability, please consult with us before submit applicaion.

  India tourist visa fees for citizens of United Kingdom

Type of visa Maximum validity ? Processing time ? Embassy fee   Service fee   VAT   Total cost
Single entry up to 180 days 3-5 business days £92.20 + £39.95 + £7.99 = £140.14
Multiple Entry up to 180 days 3-5 business days £92.20 + £44.95 + £8.99 = £146.14
Multiple entry up to 365 days 3-5 business days £287.20 + £44.95 + £8.99 = £341.14
Multiple entry up to 730 days 3-5 business days £287.20 + £49.95 + £9.99 = £347.14
Double entry up to 180 days 3-5 business days £92.20 + £44.95 + £8.99 = £146.14
Maximum stay ? in India: 180 days
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Extended processing times and requests for additional documentation lies entirely at the discretion of the Indian Application Centre. Due to the high volume of applications dealt with by the Application Centre, VisaHQ advises that you do not book last minute travel and that you give yourself as much time as possible to obtain your visa.
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1  Select the type of India business visa application:

Online India business visa Application

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Offline India business visa Application

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Download, fill out and mail in India business visa application form.

2  Mail us the following documents:

a
Original, signed United Kingdom passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity.
b
Passport-type photographs: 2
c
Business letter. An original signed letter from the UK company detailing the purpose and duration of the visit.
d
Business invitation. A business invitation letter from the sponsoring company in India. The letter should be printed on company letterhead stationery, addressed to "The Indian High Commission in London", and signed by a senior manager (an equivalent to Vice-President or above). The business letter must adhere to the following guidelines:
• Briefly introduce the applicant (please specify employment status/position held in the company by applicant).
• State the nature of the business to be conducted (ie. business meetings, contract negotiations, etc.) and the names and addresses of companies to be contacted in India.
• Specify the type and desired validity of the visa (ie. a one year multiple entry business visa).

If the applicants passport is newer then 6 months old, the previous passport needs to be submitted as well.

PLEASE NOTE: Photographs for an Indian Visa Application must be 50mmx50mm (2"x2") and taken by a professional photographer.




Applicants of Bangladeshi, Pakistani, Sri Lankan, Nigerian, Afghan or Chinese origin will be required to submit a letter from their employer and 3 months bank statements and should expect longer processing times. In some cases the High Commission send applications to India for authorisation extending the processing time to around two months.


PREMIUM SERVICE is subject to availability, please consult with us before submit applicaion.

  India business visa fees for citizens of United Kingdom

Type of visa Maximum validity ? Processing time ? Embassy fee   Service fee   VAT   Total cost
Single entry up to 180 days 3-5 business days £117.20 + £44.95 + £8.99 = £171.14
Single entry up to 180 days 2 business days £283.20 + £64.95 + £12.99 = £361.14
Single entry up to 180 days Premium same day £283.20 + £94.95 + £18.99 = £397.14
Multiple entry up to 365 days 3-5 business days £287.20 + £44.95 + £8.99 = £341.14
Multiple entry up to 365 days 2 business days £453.20 + £64.95 + £12.99 = £531.14
Multiple entry up to 365 days Premium same day £453.20 + £94.95 + £18.99 = £567.14
Multiple Entry up to 730 days 3-5 business days £287.20 + £44.95 + £8.99 = £341.14
Maximum stay ? in India: 180 days
Group discounts ?
Extended processing times and requests for additional documentation lies entirely at the discretion of the Indian Application Centre. Due to the high volume of applications dealt with by the Application Centre, VisaHQ advises that you do not book last minute travel and that you give yourself as much time as possible to obtain your visa.
Submit India business visa application
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1  Select the type of India student visa application:

Online India student visa Application

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Offline India student visa Application

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Download, fill out and mail in India student visa application form.

2  Mail us the following documents:

a
Original, signed United Kingdom passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity.
b
Passport-type photographs: 2
c
Letter of Admission. The Applicant must supply an admission letter from a recognised Educational Institution in India stating the duration of the course.
d
Letter from School/College. The Applicant must provide a letter form a UK school/college confirming their attendance and stating the dates they will be traveling to the overseas Institution.
e
Reciept of fees paid to the School/College. The Applicant must provide proof of payment to the School/College that is to be attended.
f
Bank Statement. Copy of a recent bank statement showing proof of sufficient funds.
PLEASE NOTE: Photographs for an Indian Visa Application must be 50mmx50mm (2"x2") and taken by a professional photographer.

If the applicants passport is newer then 6 months old, the previous passport needs to be submitted as well.


Applicants of Bangladeshi, Pakistani, Sri Lankan, Nigerian, Afghan or Chinese origin will be required to submit a letter from their employer and 3 months bank statements and should expect longer processing times. In some cases the High Commission send applications to India for authorisation extending the processing time to around two months.

  India student visa fees for citizens of United Kingdom

Type of visa Maximum validity ? Processing time ? Embassy fee   Service fee   VAT   Total cost
Student Visa (up to 5 years) up to 1825 days 5 Business days £66.24 + £49.95 + £9.99 = £126.18
Group discounts ?
Extended processing times and requests for additional documentation lies entirely at the discretion of the Indian Application Centre. Due to the high volume of applications dealt with by the Application Centre, VisaHQ advises that you do not book last minute travel and that you give yourself as much time as possible to obtain your visa.
Submit India student visa application
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Applicants for a long term visa must provide documents for Proof of Indian Origin.

1  Select the type of India entry visa application:

Online India entry visa Application

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To apply for visas to several countries add India to selection and return to the list of destinations.

Offline India entry visa Application

Download and print

Download, fill out and mail in India entry visa application form.

2  Mail us the following documents:

a
Original, signed United Kingdom passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity.
b
Passport-type photographs: 2
c
Invitation Letter. Copy of an invitation letter from family or friends in India and a copy of the their passport and visa.
d
Additional Documents for Children Under 16.
- A copy of birth certificate showing the names of both parents.
- The written consent of both parents for the child to travel or a sworn affidavit of guardianship/ or original court order in the case of sole guardianship.
- Copies of photo ID for both parents, as named on the birth certificate, which includes their signatures.

PLEASE NOTE: Photographs for an Indian Visa Application must be 50mmx50mm (2"x2") and taken by a professional photographer.

If the applicants passport is newer then 6 months old, the previous passport needs to be submitted as well.


Applicants of Bangladeshi, Pakistani, Sri Lankan, Nigerian, Afghan or Chinese origin will be required to submit a letter from their employer and 3 months bank statements and should expect longer processing times. In some cases the High Commission send applications to India for authorisation extending the processing time to around two months.

  India entry visa fees for citizens of United Kingdom

Type of visa Maximum validity ? Processing time ? Embassy fee   Service fee   VAT   Total cost
Long Term (5 Years) Multiple up to 1825 days 5 Business days £517.20 + £44.95 + £8.99 = £571.14
Single Entry up to 180 days 5 Business days £66.24 + £44.95 + £8.99 = £120.18
Multiple Entry up to 365 days 5 Business days £287.20 + £44.95 + £8.99 = £341.14
Maximum stay ? in India: 180 days
Group discounts ?
Applicants for a long term visa must provide documents for Proof of Indian Origin.
Requests for additional documentation lies entirely at the discretion of the Indian Application Centre. Due to the high volume of applications dealt with by the Application Centre, VisaHQ advises that you give yourself as much time as possible to obtain your visa.
Submit India entry visa application
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1  Select the type of India transit visa application:

Online India transit visa Application

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To apply for visas to several countries add India to selection and return to the list of destinations.

Offline India transit visa Application

Download and print

Download, fill out and mail in India transit visa application form.

2  Mail us the following documents:

a
Original, signed United Kingdom passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity.
b
Passport-type photographs: 2
c
Itinerary. Copy of round trip tickets or confirmed itinerary.
PLEASE NOTE: Photographs for an Indian Visa Application must be 50mmx50mm (2"x2") and taken by a professional photographer.

If the applicants passport is newer then 6 months old, the previous passport needs to be submitted as well.


Applicants of Bangladeshi, Pakistani, Sri Lankan, Nigerian, Afghan or Chinese origin will be required to submit a letter from their employer and 3 months bank statements and should expect longer processing times. In some cases the High Commission send applications to India for authorisation extending the processing time to around two months.

  India transit visa fees for citizens of United Kingdom

Type of visa Maximum validity ? Processing time ? Embassy fee   Service fee   VAT   Total cost
Single entry up to 15 days 2 business days £26.24 + £39.95 + £7.99 = £74.18
Maximum stay ? in India: 3 days
Group discounts ?
Submit India transit visa application
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1  Select the type of India employment visa application:

Online India employment visa Application

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To apply for visas to several countries add India to selection and return to the list of destinations.

Offline India employment visa Application

Download and print

Download, fill out and mail in India employment visa application form.

2  Mail us the following documents:

a
Original, signed United Kingdom passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity.
b
Passport-type photographs: 2
c
Copy of the Employment Contract. The Applicant must supply a copy of the employment contract, including signatures from both parties as well as an agreement on payment of income tax in India. The contract must state that the applicant is earning a minimum of £25,000.
d
Registration papers of the company offering employment. A copy of proof that the company is legally registered with the authorities in India
e
Copy of Qualification Certificate. The applicant must provide a copy of their main qualification certificate.
PLEASE NOTE: Photographs for an Indian Visa Application must be 50mmx50mm (2"x2") and taken by a professional photographer.

Further documents required vary depending on the type of work to be undertaken. Please contact VisaHQ for more details.


If the applicants passport is newer then 6 months old, the previous passport needs to be submitted as well.


Applicants of Bangladeshi, Pakistani, Sri Lankan, Nigerian, Afghan or Chinese origin will be required to submit a letter from their employer and 3 months bank statements and should expect longer processing times. In some cases the High Commission send applications to India for authorisation extending the processing time to around two months.

  India employment visa fees for citizens of United Kingdom

Type of visa Maximum validity ? Processing time ? Embassy fee   Service fee   VAT   Total cost
Multiple Entry up to 180 days 7 business days £322.20 + £64.95 + £12.99 = £400.14
Multiple Entry up to 365 days 7 business days £322.20 + £69.95 + £13.99 = £406.14
Maximum stay ? in India: 180 days
Group discounts ?
Submit India employment visa application
Add India to Selection, and apply for more visas
India visas

1  Select the type of India journalist visa application:

Online India journalist visa Application

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To apply for visas to several countries add India to selection and return to the list of destinations.

Offline India journalist visa Application

Download and print

Download, fill out and mail in India journalist visa application form.

2  Mail us the following documents:

a
Original, signed United Kingdom passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity.
b
Passport-type photographs: 2
c
Employers Letter. The Applicant must supply a letter form their employer stating the purpose of the visit and giving a detailed summary of activities to be undertaken in India for journalism purposes.
d
Additional Documents for filming. There are additional documents required by individuals or companies wishing to film documentaries:
-An undertaking letter stating you will be traveling to India to film or research the stated documentary and will not be taking part in any other work or filming projects
-The Script or Synopsis of the project to be undertaken
-A List of locations where the proposed filming will take place
-Details of all equipment to be taken into India

PLEASE NOTE: Photographs for an Indian Visa Application must be 50mmx50mm (2"x2") and taken by a professional photographer.

Further documents required vary depending on the type of work to be undertaken. Please contact VisaHQ for more details.


If the applicants passport is newer then 6 months old, the previous passport needs to be submitted as well.


Applicants of Bangladeshi, Pakistani, Sri Lankan, Nigerian, Afghan or Chinese origin will be required to submit a letter from their employer and 3 months bank statements and should expect longer processing times. In some cases the High Commission send applications to India for authorisation extending the processing time to around two months.

  India journalist visa fees for citizens of United Kingdom

Type of visa Maximum validity ? Processing time ? Embassy fee   Service fee   VAT   Total cost
Single Entry up to 90 days Up to 10 weeks £66.24 + £59.95 + £11.99 = £138.18
Maximum stay ? in India: 90 days
Group discounts ?
Extended processing times and requests for additional documentation lies entirely at the discretion of the Indian Application Centre. Due to the high volume of applications dealt with by the Application Centre, VisaHQ advises that you do not book last minute travel and that you give yourself as much time as possible to obtain your visa.
Submit India journalist visa application
Add India to Selection, and apply for more visas
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1  Select the type of India medical visa application:

Online India medical visa Application

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To apply for visas to several countries add India to selection and return to the list of destinations.

Offline India medical visa Application

Download and print

Download, fill out and mail in India medical visa application form.

2  Mail us the following documents:

a
Original, signed United Kingdom passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity.
b
Passport-type photographs: 2
c
Confirmation of Medical treatment. The Applicant must supply a letter that is signed and stamped by the concerned hospital or medical Institutions in India that confirms the medical treatment to be undertaken.
PLEASE NOTE: Photographs for an Indian Visa Application must be 50mmx50mm (2"x2") and taken by a professional photographer.

If the applicants passport is newer then 6 months old, the previous passport needs to be submitted as well.


Applicants of Bangladeshi, Pakistani, Sri Lankan, Nigerian, Afghan or Chinese origin will be required to submit a letter from their employer and 3 months bank statements and should expect longer processing times. In some cases the High Commission send applications to India for authorisation extending the processing time to around two months.

  India medical visa fees for citizens of United Kingdom

Type of visa Maximum validity ? Processing time ? Embassy fee   Service fee   VAT   Total cost
Single entry up to 180 days 5 Business days £66.24 + £49.95 + £9.99 = £126.18
Double Entry up to 180 days 5 Business days £66.24 + £49.95 + £9.99 = £126.18
Double Entry up to 365 days 5 Business days £91.24 + £49.95 + £9.99 = £151.18
Triple Entry up to 365 days 5 Business days £91.24 + £49.95 + £9.99 = £151.18
Group discounts ?
Extended processing times and requests for additional documentation lies entirely at the discretion of the Indian Application Centre. Due to the high volume of applications dealt with by the Application Centre, VisaHQ advises that you do not book last minute travel and that you give yourself as much time as possible to obtain your visa.
Submit India medical visa application
Add India to Selection, and apply for more visas
India visas

1  Select the type of India conference visa application:

Online India conference visa Application

Apply online now

To apply for visas to several countries add India to selection and return to the list of destinations.

Offline India conference visa Application

Download and print

Download, fill out and mail in India conference visa application form.

2  Mail us the following documents:

a
Original, signed United Kingdom passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity.
b
Passport-type photographs: 2
c
Additional documents for Conference visas. The Applicant must provide the following documents for a conference visa:
-Invitation letter form the conference organiser
- A Letter from the UK institute represented by the Applicant
-Copy of the event clearance document issued to the conference organiser by the Indian Ministry of Home Affairs and an approval from the Nodal Ministry of the Indian Govenment
-Proof of Political Clearance from Ministry of External Affairs in India

PLEASE NOTE: Photographs for an Indian Visa Application must be 50mmx50mm (2"x2") and taken by a professional photographer.

If the applicants passport is newer then 6 months old, the previous passport needs to be submitted as well.


Applicants of Bangladeshi, Pakistani, Sri Lankan, Nigerian, Afghan or Chinese origin will be required to submit a letter from their employer and 3 months bank statements and should expect longer processing times. In some cases the High Commission send applications to India for authorisation extending the processing time to around two months.

  India conference visa fees for citizens of United Kingdom

Type of visa Maximum validity ? Processing time ? Embassy fee   Service fee   VAT   Total cost
Single Entry up to 90 days 5 Business days £66.24 + £54.95 + £10.99 = £132.18
Maximum stay ? in India: 90 days
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