UK Visitor Visa from India: Everything You Need to Know

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 visitor visa from India.

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.

Yes, as an Indian citizen, you typically need a UK visitor visa to enter the UK for tourism or short stays. UK standard visitor visa allows you to visit the UK for up to 6 months. Ensure you apply at least 3 months in advance and meet all the requirements for a successful application.

As a Standard Visitor, you can visit the UK for various purposes, including tourism, business, short-term study (up to 6 months), and other permitted activities. Generally, you can stay in the UK for up to 6 months. In specific situations, such as seeking medical treatment, you may apply to extend your stay.

Permitted Activities

As a Standard Visitor, you can:

Prohibited Activities

You cannot:

To qualify for a Standard Visitor visa, you must:

Additional requirements may apply if you are visiting for study, academic purposes, permitted paid engagements, or medical reasons.

Following are the documents required for UK visitor visa from India:

Step 1: Research on Your Visa Type: Begin by finding the right visa for your trip and ensuring you meet all UK visitor visa requirements. Learn about the documents required, processing time, and 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 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 visit 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.

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

This UK visitor 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. Following are the UK visitor visa cost based on different visa types:

The UK visitor visa processing time can be around 3 to 5 weeks after an appointment with the embassy. To avoid last-minute hassles, start your UK visit visa application process up to 3 months before your intended travel date.

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.

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:

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!

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