UK Visa

United Kingdom Embassy Address : Shanti path, New Delhi. Telephone : 24192100 Email : web.newdelhi@fco.gov.uk FAX : 24192491 Visa Type Tourist/Business 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. Documents We Need 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). Rules Purpose of VisitThe 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 EntryVisitors 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. EligibilityApplicants 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. DocumentsRequired 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 & InterviewBiometrics (fingerprints and photograph) must be submitted at a visa application center. An interview may be required depending on the case.

Application ProcessThe visa application is submitted online, followed by appointment at VFS Global visa centers for biometrics and documentation. Visa fees are paid online. DecisionVisa 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 VisaVisitors are not allowed to work or study beyond short courses without the appropriate visa. False Information ConsequencesProviding false or misleading information can result in visa denial and a ban on future applications. ComplianceVisa 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.

Important Notes Profile creation, online application, fee payment appointment scheduling Fees payable online through credit card. Other miscellaneous fees are to be paid in cash over the counter at the time of submission. For the latest fees please refer website http://www.vfsglobal.co.uk/India/ PROCESSING TIME Minimum 30-60 working days after Submission. (Normal) Pricing 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 Send Query Upload Your Passport (front and back) Passport Size Photo Pan Card Salary Slip/Bank Statement Tell your requirement:*