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Official-source verified visa guidanceChecked 2026-09-18 ยท Applying from Official sources re-checked automatically on 29 Oct 2026
Visa required
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Visa route
Standard Visitor visa
Up to 6 months on the standard route
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Main fee
GBP 135
Standard Visitor โ€” up to 6 months
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Processing
Usually ~3 weeks
After online application, identity and documents are completed; extra checks can take longer.
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Application
Online + VAC appointment
Apply online on GOV.UK, then attend a UK Visa Application Centre in India for biometrics and documents.
BEFORE YOU APPLY

Appointment, payment, insurance & forms

Route-specific practical requirements
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Appointment
Required

Complete and submit the GOV.UK Standard Visitor application online, then book the visa application centre appointment offered in your application flow. Attend with your passport for biometrics and the required document steps.

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Fee & payment
Pay during online application

Pay the visa application fee online as part of the GOV.UK application. Optional VAC or priority services, where offered, cost extra.

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Travel insurance
Not listed as a standard mandatory UK visitor document

GOV.UK does not list travel insurance as a standard mandatory supporting document for a Standard Visitor visa. Appropriate travel and medical cover may still be sensible for the trip.

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Application form
Online application only

Complete the Standard Visitor visa application online on GOV.UK. There is no general paper Standard Visitor application form to submit instead.

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ORIGIN & DESTINATION

India โ†’ United Kingdom at a glance

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COUNTRY OF RESIDENCE
IN
India
ResidenceLegal
CapitalNew Delhi
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CurrencyINRIndian rupee
StatusLegal residenceApplication origin
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DESTINATION
GB
United Kingdom
Passport rank6th
CapitalLondon
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CurrencyGBPBritish pound
Passport rank6thHenley ยท Jul 2026
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Fees & payment

Current published application fees
Standard Visitor โ€” up to 6 monthsGBP 135
Long-term Standard Visitor โ€” 2 yearsGBP 506
Long-term Standard Visitor โ€” 5 yearsGBP 903
Long-term Standard Visitor โ€” 10 yearsGBP 1,128
Medical visitor โ€” up to 11 monthsGBP 234
Visiting academic โ€” up to 12 monthsGBP 234

Currency: The statutory application fee is set in GBP. The amount charged in a local payment currency, where applicable, is shown by UKVI during the online application and can vary with the payment exchange rate.

How to pay: Pay the visa application fee online as part of the GOV.UK application. Optional VAC or priority services, where offered, cost extra.

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Documents checklist

Prepare evidence relevant to your circumstances
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Valid passport / travel documentMust be valid for the whole period of your stay in the UK.
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Proof of legal residence in the country where you applyIf you are not a national of the country where you apply, provide confirmation of your legal residence there if your right to reside is not shown in your passport.
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Purpose of visit evidenceEvidence that your planned activities are permitted under the visitor route.
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Evidence you will leave the UKEvidence of personal, family, employment, study, business or other circumstances supporting your intention to leave after the visit.
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Financial evidenceEvidence you can support yourself and any dependants and pay for return or onward travel and other trip costs.
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Travel and accommodation informationExpected travel dates, where you plan to stay and the estimated cost of the trip.
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Sponsor evidence โ€” if applicableEvidence of what support is provided, who provides it, their ability to support you and your relationship or arrangement.
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Certified translationsDocuments not in English or Welsh must include a full translation that can be independently verified.
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Forms & additional requirements

Application and booking steps
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Online Standard Visitor visa applicationComplete the visitor visa application online on GOV.UK.
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VAC appointment bookingBook the appointment through the provider shown during the UKVI application process.
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Where to submit & appointment

Submission channel and appointment-day guidance

Apply and pay online through GOV.UK. India has a large UK Visa Application Centre network operated by VFS Global. Use the official VFS centre list and your appointment confirmation for the exact centre address, date and time.

  1. Bring your passport or travel document.
  2. Bring your appointment and application confirmation.
  3. Provide fingerprints and a digital photograph if instructed.
  4. Take any supporting originals that the VAC or UKVI asks you to bring.
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After the appointment

Decision, passport and eVisa guidance

Follow the UKVI decision email and any instructions about your passport and digital immigration status. Do not make non-refundable travel plans until you have a decision.

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๐Ÿ“ UK Visa Application Centres in India

Complete and pay for the UK visa application online first, then book and attend the VFS Global appointment in India. India has a broad UK VAC network, so the official VFS centre list is the best source for the current city and address.

UK Visa Application Centres โ€” India

Opening hours: Opening hours vary by centre
VFS currently exposes a large nationwide UK VAC network in India. Choose the centre offered in your official UKVI/VFS booking and rely on the appointment confirmation for the exact address and time.
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Before going to the centre
  • Check the exact centre address and appointment time in your VFS confirmation before travelling.
  • Take your Indian passport / travel document.
  • Take your appointment confirmation and UK visa application reference.
  • Take supporting documents and any originals specifically requested.
  • At the VAC, you will provide biometrics and complete the required document submission or scanning steps.
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Official sourcesGovernment and authorised references used for this guide
UK Visitor visa national list โ†—Apply for a Standard Visitor visa โ†—Visitor visa supporting documents โ†—Visa processing times outside the UK โ†—Find a visa application centre โ†—