UK Visa for Indians
Planning to travel to the United Kingdom for tourism, family visits, business, study or work? Get professional assistance with your UK visa application, from selecting the appropriate visa category and preparing documents to application submission and tracking.
UK Visa Information for Indian Citizens
Indian passport holders generally need the appropriate UK visa before travelling. The correct visa depends on the purpose of your journey, such as tourism, visiting family or friends, eligible business activities, studying or working in the UK. Applicants must meet the requirements of their selected visa route and provide appropriate supporting evidence.
Standard Visitor Visa
- Valid Passport
- Previous Passports, if applicable
- Proof of Sufficient Funds
- Recent Bank Statements
- Employment or Business Proof
- Purpose of Visit Documents
- Travel Itinerary
- Accommodation Details
- Invitation Letter, if applicable
- Proof of Relationship with Host, where applicable
- Evidence of Ties to India
- Additional Supporting Documents, if required
Business Visitor Visa
- Valid Passport
- Invitation Letter from UK Company or Organisation
- Employer or Company Covering Letter
- Employment or Business Registration Documents
- Financial Documents
- Business Meeting or Conference Details
- Travel Itinerary
- Accommodation Details
- Evidence of Employment or Business Outside the UK
- Additional Supporting Documents, where applicable
Student Visa
- Valid Passport
- Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS)
- Proof of Financial Support
- Academic Certificates and Transcripts
- English Language Evidence, where required
- Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) Certificate, where required
- Tuberculosis Test Certificate, where applicable
- Parental Consent Documents for Minors, where applicable
- Proof of Relationship, where applicable
- Additional Supporting Documents Required by UKVI
Skilled Worker Visa
- Valid Passport
- Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS)
- Job Offer from an Approved UK Sponsor
- English Language Evidence
- Educational Qualification Documents
- Work Experience Documents, where applicable
- Proof of Maintenance Funds, where required
- Tuberculosis Test Certificate, where applicable
- Criminal Record Certificate for Certain Occupations, where required
- Professional Registration Documents, where applicable
- Additional Documents Required by UKVI
UK Visa Fees
UK visa fees vary according to the visa category, duration and applicant circumstances. Government fees can be revised by the UK Home Office, and additional charges such as the Immigration Health Surcharge may apply to certain long-term visa categories.
| Category | Fee Details |
|---|---|
| Standard Visitor Visa – Up to 6 Months | £135 per applicant |
| Standard Visitor Visa – 2 Years | Higher long-term visitor visa fee applies according to the current UKVI fee schedule. |
| Standard Visitor Visa – 5 Years | Higher long-term visitor visa fee applies according to the current UKVI fee schedule. |
| Standard Visitor Visa – 10 Years | Higher long-term visitor visa fee applies according to the current UKVI fee schedule. |
| Student Visa | £558 when applying from outside the UK. |
| Skilled Worker Visa – Outside UK, Up to 3 Years | £819 per applicant under the standard fee structure. |
| Skilled Worker Visa – Outside UK, More Than 3 Years | £1,618 per applicant under the standard fee structure. |
| Immigration Health Surcharge – Student | Usually £776 per year. |
| Immigration Health Surcharge – Most Other Applications | Usually £1,035 per year. |
UK Work Visa
The UK offers several work visa routes for eligible foreign nationals. The appropriate category depends on the applicant's job, employer, qualifications, sponsorship status and other eligibility requirements.
UK work visa eligibility depends on the specific immigration route. A job offer does not automatically guarantee a visa, and sponsorship, salary, occupation and other requirements may apply.
UK Visa Application Process
Select the appropriate UK visa based on your purpose of travel, such as tourism, family visit, business, study or employment.
Review the specific eligibility requirements for your selected UK visa route
Gather your passport, financial documents, employment, education, sponsorship and purpose-of-travel evidence as applicable.
Complete the appropriate UK visa application online and provide accurate personal and immigration information.
Pay the applicable UK government visa fee and Immigration Health Surcharge where required.
Attend the applicable visa application centre or complete the identity verification process according to UKVI instructions.
Submit or upload the supporting evidence required for your visa category.
UK Visas and Immigration reviews the application and may request additional documents, information or an interview.
You will receive notification once UKVI has made a decision on your application
Documents Required for a UK Visa
The exact document checklist depends on the UK visa category, purpose of travel and individual applicant circumstances.
Document requirements differ between UK visa categories. Applicants should always check the latest UKVI document checklist before submitting their application.
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Applying for a UK visa requires selecting the correct immigration route, preparing appropriate supporting documents and ensuring that all information in the application is accurate and consistent.
Our team assists applicants with visa category guidance, document checklist preparation, application support and submission guidance.
Whether you are travelling for a holiday, family visit, business trip, education or eligible employment, we help make the UK visa application process easier to understand.
We focus on structured documentation, clear communication and professional assistance while ensuring that applicants understand that the final visa decision rests solely with UK Visas and Immigration.
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