Standard Visitor Visa
Purpose: Tourism, family visits, short business trips, medical treatment.
Validity: Up to 6 months.
Fee: ?15,579 (single or multiple entry) for up to 6 months stay.
Longer-term visas (valid up to 2, 5, or 10 years) are also available with higher fees (?58,266 for 2 years, ?1,04,021 for 5 years, ?1,29,903 for 10 years).
Marriage Visitor Visa also falls under this category and costs ?15,579.
Medical treatment visitor visa (more than 6 months up to 11 months) fee: ?26,987.
Visiting academic visa (more than 6 months up to 12 months): ?26,987.
Short-term Study Visa
For English language courses lasting more than 6 months but not over 11 months.
Fee: ?26,251.
Transit Visa
Direct Airside Transit Visa (DATV): ?4,784.
Visitor in Transit visa: ?8,587.
Visit purpose of joining a ship or aircraft as a member of the crew: ?8,587.
Parent of a Student Child Visa
Up to 12 months (Tier 4 Isle of Man).
Fee: ?83,658.
Applications must be made online via the UK Visas and Immigration official website.
Create an account, select visa type, fill in personal and travel details.
Upload required documents:
Valid passport,
Recent photographs,
Proof of financial means,
Travel itinerary,
Employment or student documents,
Invitation letter (if applicable), etc.
Pay the visa fee online via debit/credit card.
Book an appointment at a VFS Global Visa Application Centre in India for biometric data submission.
Typical processing times:
Standard: Approximately 15 working days,
Priority service: 5 working days (additional fee applies),
Super priority service: 24 hours (limited availability).
Purpose of Visit
The standard visitor visa is for tourism, visiting family or friends, short business trips, medical treatment, academic visits, or participating in specific events. The applicant must clearly state the purpose and provide supporting documents.
Duration and Entry
Visitors can stay up to 6 months on a standard visitor visa. Longer-term visas are available for multiple entries with validity up to 2, 5, or 10 years. The visa does not permit work or access to public funds.
Eligibility
Applicants must prove they will leave the UK at the end of their visit. They need to demonstrate sufficient funds to cover expenses and accommodation in the UK without working or recourse to public funds.
Documents
Required documents include a valid passport, proof of financial means, travel itinerary, evidence of ties to home country (employment, property, family), and invitation letters if applicable. All documents must be in English or certified translations provided.
Biometrics & Interview
Biometrics (fingerprints and photograph) must be submitted at a visa application center. An interview may be required depending on the case.
Application Process
The visa application is submitted online, followed by appointment at VFS Global visa centers for biometrics and documentation. Visa fees are paid online.
Decision
Visa approval is discretionary by UK Visas and Immigration based on rules and evidence. Applicants must not travel before receiving the visa.
No Work/Study Without Proper Visa
Visitors are not allowed to work or study beyond short courses without the appropriate visa.
False Information Consequences
Providing false or misleading information can result in visa denial and a ban on future applications.
Compliance
Visa holders must comply with UK laws and leave before visa expiration to avoid penalties or deportation.
These rules ensure applicants meet the requirements for legal entry and stay in the UK under visitor conditions.
Documents must be in English or accompanied by certified translations.
Proof of intent to leave the UK at the end of the visit is required.
Financial proof to cover expenses during stay must be shown.
Visa fees are subject to change; verify current fees before applying.
Visa approvals are discretionary and subject to UK immigration rules and policies.
This covers comprehensive details on UK visas for Indian citizens, including pricing in INR, visa categories, application process, and related important notes.
| Category | Visa | Visa Type | Validity | Processing | Embassy fee | VFS fee | Service fee | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist/Business | Single |
Up to 6 months |
Approx. 15 working days (standard) |
15,579 |
0 |
0 |
16,500 |
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