Your Essential Guide To UK Tourist Visa: Requirements, Application, And Fees

Excited about going to the UK, but overwhelmed with the visa process? We feel you. This comprehensive blog tells you everything you need to know to obtain your UK tourist visa as an Indian.

From essential documentation to in-depth application procedure, visa fees, validity, practical tips and more, we’ll cover all the details. Our objective is to make your journey to the UK stress-free.

Use the navigation bar to jump to the section you need. If you have any doubts, reach out to our visa experts. Call us on 073148 52914 or drop us a message on WhatsApp. 

Let's go to the UK, leaving all our visa worries behind!

Teleport makes applying for a UK visa straightforward and stress-free. Follow these steps for a smooth application process:

Step 1: Start Your UK Visa Application

Go to Teleport's UK visa application page and select 'Start Application.'

Step 2: Enter Basic Information and Make Payment

Provide your basic information like passport details. Teleport allows you to either automatically populate your data or enter it by hand. Opt to pay the visa fee either in full or partially upfront.

Step 3: Collect Your Documents

A Teleport Relationship Manager will guide you through collecting all necessary UK tourist visa documents. 

Step 4: Appointment Booking

Your Relationship Manager will schedule a UK visa appointment at the visa application centre on your behalf.. He/she will also upload all the documents on the UK embassy website.

✅ Teleport thoroughly checks your application and documents before submitting them to the UK embassy.

Step 5: Visit the Visa Application Centre

Visit the visa centre with your passport, appointment confirmation letter and a checklist of all documents required for UK visa application. Submit your biometrics. Your Relationship Manager will be available to guide you throughout the process.

✅ After the embassy has reviewed your application, we will inform you of your application status through our platform. 

✅ We will also keep you posted on your visa application status through regular WhatsApp messages and emails.  Upon approval, you can also download your visa from the Teleport Dashboard.

Step 1: Research on Your Visa Type

Begin by finding the right visa for your trip and ensuring you meet all UK tourist visa requirements. Learn about the documents required, processing time, and UK tourist visa fees. If your documents aren't in English, consider translating them first.

Step 2: Get Your Documents Ready

Make sure you have all the documents needed for a Netherlands visa. Keep reading ahead for a complete checklist.

Step 3: Apply for Your UK Tourist Visa

Head to the UK Visas and Immigration website to apply for your visa.

Step 4: Pay Your Fees

You'll be required to pay a visa fee upon application submission. Once you have paid your UK tourist visa fees, you will be given a reference number that starts with GWF.  This number will be helpful if you need to make changes to your visa application or appointment.

Step 5: Book an Appointment at a VFS Visa Application Centre

Upon completion of your visa application form and payment of the visa fee, you will be directed to the VFS Global website to book an appointment at a Visa Application Centre, so your biometric data (fingerprints and photograph) can be recorded.

Step 6: Upload Your Documents

Digitally submit all the documents required for your UK tourist visa application. 

You can scan your documents at the Visa Application Centre with their Document Scanning Assistance option. An additional fee applies for this service.

Step 7: Visit the Visa Application Centre

Attend your appointment at the Visa Application Centre to submit your biometrics and get your photograph clicked. Take your valid passport with at least one page that is blank on both sides. Children under 16 years old need to be accompanied by an adult.

Step 8: Get Your Visa

Once a decision is made on your application, you can collect your documents from the Visa Application Centre or have them delivered to you for an extra fee.

Please do not attend the Visa Application Centre until you have been contacted to do so. To collect your documents in person; bring the receipt issued by the Visa Application Centre and a valid Government identification card.

This UK tourist visa fee is non-refundable and subject to change. Additional fees may apply depending on factors such as foreign exchange fluctuations, courier delivery charges (if availed), etc.

The UK Embassy/Consulate can take up to 3-5 weeks after an appointment with them to process your visa application.

You may be able to extend your stay if you have permission to be in the UK for less than 6 months. You can extend your stay up to a total of 6 months. For instance, if you've already spent 4 months in the UK, you're eligible to apply for a 2-month extension.

You can apply to stay in the UK for longer than 6 months if you're a patient receiving medical treatment. You need to apply while you’re still in the UK and before your current visa expires.

With Teleport, you can effortlessly keep tabs on the progress of your UK visa application. If you've applied via Teleport, expect to get updates in real-time via WhatsApp, email, or directly within the Teleport Dashboard.

Here's how to check your application's progress:

For an alternative way to keep track of your UK visa application, you can use the VFS Global service:

You need to apply for a Direct Airside Transit visa if you’ll be changing flights in the UK and will not be going through UK border control. You’ll need to apply for a Standard Visitor visa instead of a Visitor in Transit visa if either:

Please note that you do not need a Transit Visa for the UK if you hold a valid Standard Visitor tourist visa. 

When applying for a UK visa, knowing what could potentially lead to denial is crucial for strengthening your application and boosting the likelihood of getting approved. Here are some important considerations:

When you arrive at a UK airport, here are key points visitors should keep in mind:

Securing UK visas can pose challenges. Through this blog, we aim to simplify the process of obtaining a UK tourist visa for Indians. Should you have any questions, \reach out to us on 073148 52914 or drop us a message on WhatsApp. 

Opt to apply with Teleport for a no-fuss UK tourist visa from India. Our user-friendly platform simplifies the entire process so you have one less worry thing to worry about - your visa!

Safe travels!