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🇬🇧 United Kingdom for 🇮🇳 IN citizens
Embassy visa
Embassy visa – apply in person at an embassy or consulate with an interview.
Maximum stay180 days
Processing time15-15 business days
Government fee127 GBP
AppointmentRequired
Visa validity1825 days
EntryMultiple
Other options
Documents
Always required
Proof of Funds
- Examples include recent bank statements, payslips, proof of self‑employment income, or evidence that a third party will support you.
- UK does not specify a minimum amount; must show sufficient funds for stay and return journey.
- Bank statements or letters issued more than 1 year before application are not useful per GOV.UK.
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Travel Itinerary
- You are not required to book or pay for travel before applying, but you should explain your intended travel dates and route in the application.
- GOV.UK guide lists flight bookings among documents that are less useful as evidence; focus on explaining travel plans.
Accommodation Proof
- Typical examples include hotel confirmations, booking emails, or a letter from a friend or relative confirming you can stay with them.
- GOV.UK guide lists hotel bookings among less useful evidence; sponsor letters preferred for private visits.
Employment Proof
- Typical documents include employer letters confirming leave, recent payslips, business registration documents, or letters from an educational institution.
Invitation Letter
- For business visits, this may include a letter from the UK company explaining the purpose of the visit and who will pay costs; for private visits, a letter from your host and evidence of their immigration status in the UK are commonly requested.
TB Test Certificate
- Short visits under 6 months usually do not require a TB test, but some longer‑term visit or multi‑year visas may trigger TB testing depending on residence country.
- Certificate valid 6 months from x-ray date. Required if resident in listed country and coming for 6+ months.
Travel tips
Quick local advice for smoother arrivals and day-to-day travel.
1
In London, the simplest ticket is your contactless bank card/phone: tap in/out on the Tube and tap in on buses, and fare capping limits what you pay in a day or week.
2
Tax-free shopping: Great Britain ended the VAT Retail Export Scheme from 1 January 2021, so visitors generally can't claim VAT back on high-street purchases (Northern Ireland is different).
3
If you're using National Rail services within London fare zones, Oyster/contactless pay-as-you-go is often better value than paper Day Travelcards thanks to capping.
Last verified: 2026-02-26