United Kingdom visa from India

Standard Visitor, Student & Skilled Worker. UKVI online application drafted by visa-trained writers, VFS appointment booking, TB-test guidance for long-stay routes, and a structured cover letter that addresses the genuine-visitor test.

Quick answers

Do Indian citizens need a visa for the UK?

Yes. Indian citizens need a UK Standard Visitor visa. You apply online, give biometrics at a VFS centre in India, and an approved visa is issued as an eVisa. The UK ETA is not available to Indian passport holders.

How much does a UK visa cost from India in 2026?

The government fee is £135 (about ₹17,100), paid to UKVI (via VFS). The Travlys service fee is from ₹12,950, so plan for roughly ₹30,050 in total.

How long does a UK visa take from India?

3 weeks (Standard). Validity: 6 months - 10 years. Stay: Up to 6 months / visit.

Checked against official sources on 2026-10-25. All countries: visa fees table.

Travlys is a private visa consultancy, not affiliated with any embassy, consulate, VFS Global or government. Government and VFS fees are paid separately.

United Kingdom visa at a glance

Visa type
Embassy Visa
Processing time
3 weeks (Standard)
Validity
6 months - 10 years
Stay per visit
Up to 6 months / visit
Entries
Multiple
Travlys service fee
From ₹12,950 (embassy / VFS fees paid separately)

About the UK visa for Indian travelers

Indian nationals need a UK visa for visits, study, work and family travel. Applications run through the UKVI online portal followed by VFS biometrics in India. We focus on the genuine-visitor test, financial credibility, travel history and clear travel purpose, which is what UKVI decision-makers actually weigh.

United Kingdom visa categories

Standard Visitor

Tourism, business, medical, short courses. Up to 6 months per stay; long-validity options (2/5/10 years) available with travel history.

Student

Full-time study. For students with a CAS from a licensed student sponsor in the UK.

Skilled Worker

Sponsored employment. For professionals with a Certificate of Sponsorship from a licensed UK employer at the required skill level.

What Travlys does for your United Kingdom visa

  • UKVI online form preparation
  • Visa-grade cover letter & sponsor letter templates
  • VFS appointment + biometrics booking
  • TB-test clinic referrals (long-stay routes)
  • Priority / Super Priority advice where eligible

Documents you need

  • Passport (6+ months validity)
  • UKVI application reference + appointment slip
  • Recent passport photographs
  • Bank statements (last 6 months), ITR (last 2 years)
  • Employment letter and salary slips
  • Travel itinerary and accommodation bookings
  • TB test certificate (for stays of 6 months or more)

How to apply for a United Kingdom visa from India

  1. Profile assessment and route advice (Visitor vs Long-validity vs Family).
  2. UKVI form draft + sponsor/cover letter shaped to your travel purpose.
  3. Document set assembled with finance, ties and itinerary evidence.
  4. VFS appointment booked at your nearest centre.
  5. Biometrics day support and document submission walkthrough.
  6. Decision tracking and passport return coordination.

United Kingdom visa FAQs

How long does a UK visa take from India?

Standard processing is around 3 weeks from biometrics. Priority (5 working days) and Super Priority (next working day) are available where slots exist, we’ll advise based on your travel dates.

Do I need a TB test for a UK visa?

Yes, Indian applicants coming to the UK for 6 months or more must submit a TB test certificate from a UKVI-approved clinic. We refer you to one near you.

What is the Standard Visitor Visa?

It’s the visa most leisure and business travelers use, valid for tourism, business meetings, short courses, and certain medical visits up to 6 months per stay.

How much do you charge for UK visa help?

Service starts at ₹12,950 for the Standard Visitor Visa. UKVI fees and VFS charges are paid separately to the respective authorities.

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