Everything India citizens need to know about applying for a United Kingdom visa. Updated April 2026.
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| Visa Type | Standard Visitor Visa |
| Application Fee | GBP 127 |
| Processing Time | 3 weeks (standard) |
| Maximum Stay | 6 months per visit |
| Official Portal | Official application site |
TB test from a Home Office-approved clinic (mandatory for India)
Immigration Health Surcharge: GBP 1,035/year (paid upfront)
Biometrics at VFS Global application centre
Priority: +GBP 500 (5 working days)
Super Priority: +GBP 1,000 (next working day)
Indian applicants often underestimate the Immigration Health Surcharge — budget GBP 1,035 per year of visa validity on top of the GBP 127 application fee.
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Yes. India citizens need a Standard Visitor Visa to visit United Kingdom. The application fee is GBP 127 and standard processing takes 3 weeks (standard).
The Standard Visitor Visa application fee is GBP 127. Immigration Health Surcharge: GBP 1,035/year (paid upfront) Budget for the total cost including biometrics, service centre fees, and any required medical examinations.
Standard processing for India citizens applying for a United Kingdom Standard Visitor Visa takes 3 weeks (standard). Priority: +GBP 500 (5 working days)
Beyond standard documents (valid passport, photos, financial proof), India citizens must meet these corridor-specific requirements: TB test from a Home Office-approved clinic (mandatory for India). Immigration Health Surcharge: GBP 1,035/year (paid upfront). Biometrics at VFS Global application centre. TravelReady generates a personalised checklist for the India-United Kingdom corridor.
Indian applicants often underestimate the Immigration Health Surcharge — budget GBP 1,035 per year of visa validity on top of the GBP 127 application fee. The most common rejection causes for this corridor are incomplete documentation, insufficient financial evidence, and weak ties to India. TravelReady's Expert Document Validation checks your documents against embassy rules specific to the India-United Kingdom route before you submit.
Data sources: Requirements sourced from official embassy and consulate websites, IATA travel regulations, and government immigration portals.
Update policy: Requirements are reviewed continuously and updated within 24 hours when policy changes are announced. Last reviewed: April 2026
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