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United Kingdom to India visa requirements

British ordinary passport holders need an Indian visa before travel; the e-Tourist Visa is available online. Current UK e-Tourist fees are USD 10/25 for 30 days, USD 40 for 1 year, or USD 484 for 5 years. British ordinary passport holders need a visa to enter India. For tourism, the official Government of India e-Visa portal lists United Kingdom as an eligible nationality and says the only official e-Visa site is indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa. The 30-day e-Tourist Visa costs USD 10 for travel in April-June or USD 25 for July-March; the 1-year e-Tourist Visa costs USD 40; the 5-year e-Tourist Visa for UK nationals costs USD 484. Bank charges of up to 3% are added. The 30-day e-Tourist Visa is valid for 30 days from first arrival and the FAQ says double entry; the 1-year and 5-year e-Tourist Visas are multiple-entry and the maximum stay in India must not exceed 180 days in a calendar year. Apply online at least 4 days before arrival, upload the passport bio page and digital photo, and wait for the ETA before travel; e-Visas are non-extendable and non-convertible. The passport must have at least six months validity at application and two blank pages, and travellers should hold onward/return travel and sufficient funds. Foreigners of Pakistani origin or holding Pakistani passports are not eligible for e-Visa and should apply for a regular visa through an Indian mission. OCI cardholders have a multiple-entry lifelong visa for India, subject to OCI conditions.
VISA REQUIREDTOURISMMULTIPLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-06-19
For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.
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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-06-19
Visa type
e-Tourist Visa (e-TV), or regular visa if e-Visa ineligible
Maximum stay
30 days, or max 180 days in India per calendar year on 1yr/5yr e-TV
per entry
Entries
Double for 30-day e-TV; multiple for 1yr/5yr e-TV
from issue date
Visa fee
USD 10/25 / 40 / 484 + up to 3% bank charge
consular fee only
Processing time
Apply at least 4 days before arrival; allow 3+ working days
standard track
Validity
30 days from first arrival, 365 days, or 5 years from ETA grant
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Check passport validity
British ordinary passport must have at least six months validity when applying and at least two blank pages for the immigration stamp.
· 6 months validity· 2 blank pages
/02
Apply only at the official e-Visa portal
Submit the application at indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa with a passport bio-page PDF, digital photo, travel details, and Indian address/contact.
· official portal· online application
/03
Pay the correct UK fee online
For e-Tourist Visa: USD 10 or 25 for 30 days depending on season, USD 40 for 1 year, or USD 484 for 5 years, plus bank charges up to 3%.
· USD 10/25/40/484
/04
Wait for ETA before travel
Apply at least 4 days before arrival. Travel only after the ETA status is granted and carry a printed or saved copy.
· minimum 4 days
/05
Enter through designated points
Present the ETA at one of the designated e-Visa airports or seaports listed by the Indian e-Visa portal; biometrics are captured on arrival.
· designated entry points
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

11 items
Personalized checklist
United Kingdom -> India · e-Tourist Visa (e-TV), or regular visa if e-Visa ineligible
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Deadline reminderAdd a date before export
RequiredBritish ordinary passport
Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route
At least 6 months validity at application, 2 blank pages
RequiredRecent digital photo
Use the official size, background, and recency rules for this route
JPEG, square, plain light or white background, 10KB-1MB
RequiredPassport bio page scan
Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route
PDF, 10KB-300KB
RequiredIndian address/hotel
Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates
First night's hotel address or contact in India
RequiredReturn or onward ticket
Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates
Required/expected under e-Visa eligibility rules
RequiredSufficient funds
Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances
Enough money for the stay; no fixed daily amount is stated on the e-Visa portal
RecommendedTravel insurance
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
Recommended, not part of the e-Visa fee
ConditionalOCI card (if applicable)
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
OCI cardholders use OCI lifelong visa benefits instead of an e-Visa
RequiredOfficial application form or online application
Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed
Use the current form from the official or designated application channel.
RequiredFlight and hotel itinerary
Confirmed or agency-arranged itinerary when the route guide requires it
Use dates that fit the allowed stay and visa validity.
RecommendedTravel medical insurance
Policy certificate showing traveler name, destination, and coverage dates
Some destinations or agencies require it even when the core visa rule only recommends it.
Official sourcesIndia e-Visa Portal (Government of India)India e-Tourist Visa Fee PDF (20-Feb-2026)India e-Visa Fee PDF for Business/Medical (15-Apr-2026)
Application link included: India e-Visa Portal (Government of India)
Open link
/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
e-Tourist Visa (30 days, Apr-Jun)USD 10Double entry within the 30-day e-Visa validity period
e-Tourist Visa (30 days, Jul-Mar)USD 25Double entry within the 30-day e-Visa validity period
e-Tourist Visa (1 year)USD 40Multiple entries; maximum stay in India must not exceed 180 days in a calendar year
e-Tourist Visa (5 years)USD 484Multiple entries; official UK fee in the 20-Feb-2026 e-Tourist fee PDF
e-Business VisaUSD 242UK fee in the 15-Apr-2026 non-tourist e-Visa fee PDF
e-Medical VisaUSD 129UK fee in the 15-Apr-2026 non-tourist e-Visa fee PDF
OCI cardVariesOCI is a separate lifelong multiple-entry status for eligible applicants
Bank processing feeUp to 3%Bank charge added to applicable e-Visa fees
Overstay/FRRO penaltiesVariesAvoid overstays; e-Visas are non-extendable and non-convertible
Total estimateUSD 10 — USD 484incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

e-Visa standard
Apply at least 4 days before arrival
The e-Visa FAQ requires a minimum 4-day lead time. General Indian Visa Online processing guidance says missions require a minimum of 3 working days depending on nationality and special cases.
Regular/sticker visa
Varies
Use an Indian mission/VFS route when e-Visa is not available, such as for Pakistani-origin applicants or ineligible purposes.
OCI card
Normally about 30 days
Separate route for eligible people of Indian origin; official OCI Services describes OCI as a multiple-entry lifelong visa.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
Wrong e-Visa category or purpose
Tourism, business, medical and other e-Visa categories have different eligibility, documents and fees.
Medium
/02
Photo or passport scan rejected
The portal specifies JPEG photo and PDF passport bio-page size rules; bad scans can delay applications.
Medium
/03
Using unofficial sites
India states indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa is the only official e-Visa website and warns against intermediaries charging extra.
Medium
/04
Pakistani passport or Pakistani origin
Applicants with Pakistani passports or Pakistani-origin family history are not eligible for e-Visa and must use the regular visa route.
Low
/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01
Immigration
Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.
/02
Customs
Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.
/03
Connectivity
Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.
/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024
2026-06-19
Reviewed by Claude Code
Second-pass review: re-verified the evidence chain against official sources; key facts confirmed and checked-date refreshed.
2026-06-19 · major
UK to India e-Visa fees corrected
Re-verified against the official India e-Visa portal and 2026 official fee PDFs. Corrected UK e-Tourist fees to USD 10/25, USD 40, and USD 484; corrected e-Business/e-Medical fees, bank charge, 180-day calendar-year stay rule, and checked-date.
2026-05-27
UK to India route initially verified
Initial e-Visa route entry; fee details were superseded by the 2026-06-19 official fee check.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Do British citizens need a visa for India?—
Yes. British ordinary passport holders need a visa before travel, but for tourism they can usually apply online for India's e-Tourist Visa.
How much is India's e-Tourist Visa for UK nationals?+
How long can I stay on a 1-year or 5-year e-Tourist Visa?+
How long is the processing time?+
Can I extend the e-Visa in India?+
What about OCI cardholders?+
Can British citizens work in India on an e-Tourist Visa?+
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