United Kingdom
Embassy Address in India
DELHI
British High Commission,
Shanti Path, Chankya Puri,
New Delhi-110021.
Tel : (11) 26872161 / 2410 0017
Fax : (11)2687 0060
Visa apply through VFS ( http://www.vfs-uk.co.in/)
MUMBAI
British Deputy High Commission,
Maker Chambers IV, 2nd Floor,
7th Floor, Nariman Point
Mumbai- 400 021
Tel : (22) 6650 2222/6650 2203
Fax : (22) 6650 2324
Visa apply through VFS ( http://www.vfs-uk.co.in/)
KOLKATA
British Deputy High Commission
1, Ho Chi Minh Sarani
Kolkata – 700 071
Tel : (33) 2282 5171
Fax : (33) 2282 3435
Visa apply through VFS ( http://www.vfs-uk.co.in/)
CHENNAI
British Deputy High Commission
20 Anderson Road,
Chennai – 600 006
Tel : (44) 4219 2151
Fax: (44) 4219 2321
Visa apply through VFS (http://www.vfs-uk.co.in/)
NOTE:- UK Embassy required personal appearance for all applicant for the purpose of scanning of finger prints and digital photographs.
It is mandatory for the applicant to fill the online visa form. The website address is https://www.visa4uk.fco.gov.uk/ to click on the button APPLY ONLINE)
After filling the form, need to schedule an appointment with the VFS and on that date applicant needs to submit the application in person due to mandatory Biometrics procedure.
– Applicant needs to click on the button APPLY ONLINE
– You need to select the purpose of visit in the options given.
– After filling up the online visa form you will get an option for appointment date.
– With this printout applicant needs to visit VFS for biometrics.
– Visa fees can be paid in cash or bank demand draft.
Uk has announced a change in collection of Visa Doocuments from the VFS Application Centers: For all visa applications submitted from Wednesday 10th October, 2012, it will no longer be possible for a third party to collect the documents on behalf of an applicant, except in the following cases:
A parent collecting for a dependent child;
One member of a family group collecting the passports for the whole family;
Government Ministry representatives and a Business Express Programme company representative, approved by the company’s authorised signatories
Visa Requirements
Tourist | Passport in original with validity of 6 month issued from Northern India Old passports if any 2 recently clicked photographs with white background and 70 % face size A typed Covering letter stating purpose of trip. Should be on Business letter head if self employed Business registration proof Last 6 months bank statement in original Last 3 years IT Returns or Form 16 Copy of saving if any Hotel Confirmation Travel Itinerary if any If Father is Sponsoring then a typed sponsorship letter on business letter head, financial documents Documents required from U.K. if applying for Visitor (Someone is calling from U.K.)- Scanned Copy of Invitation letter from Son/ Brother addressing to The Visa Officer, British High Commission, New Delhi mentioning the purpose and Duration of stay along with the Names and Passport details of the Persons invited. Fast Track Service The UK Border Agency will expedite the processing of your visa application and return of your documents. Customers may request this service if they are applying for a visitor visa (excluding student visas) and have travelled without difficulty in the last five years to one of the following countries: UK, US, Australia, New Zealand, Canada or a Schengen country. Please note: If you have been refused a visa for any one of these countries or overstayed your visa to the UK or been removed or otherwise been required to leave the UK, the processing of your application is likely to take longer than the processing times set out below, and is unsuitable for the Fast Track process. |
Business | Passport in original with validity of 6 month issued from Northern India. Old passports if any. 2 recently clicked photographs with white background and 70 % face size and on matt finish. A typed Covering letter stating purpose of trip from the Indian company on company’s letter-head. Invitation letter from United Kingdom Indian Company registration proof. Last 6 months bank statement in original with bank seal & stamp. Last 3 years Income Tax Returns or Form 16. Last six months salary slips. Offer letter copy. Income from properties/ shares/ mutual funds income (Photocopies). |
Transit | Visa from VAF-1 and requirements same as tourist Additional require visa for next destination and Ticket details |
Direct Airside Transit Visa (DATV) | DATV Visa Note required Passengers under following conditions
a valid visa for entry to Australia, Canada, New Zealand or the United States of America and a valid airline ticket for travel via the United Kingdom as part of a journey from the country in respect of which the visa is held to another country or territory; Notes: A valid U.S. immigrant visa packet (form 155A/155B)is a ‘valid visa for DATV exemption purposes. Visa requirements same as tourist additional requirement |
Visa Fee | This is the Common Visa Fees tructure for Tourist and Business Single,Double and Multiple Visit Valid up to 6 months: Rs. 6,800/-, £80 Longer term multiple entry (1 to 2 years): Rs. 23,650/- , £ 278 Longer term multiple entry (5 years): Rs. 43,450/- , £ 511 Longer term multiple entry (10 years): Rs. 62,650/- , £ 737 Direct Airside Transit Visa, In Transit Visit, Join Ship or Aircraft: Rs. 4,600/- , £ 54 Special visitor – Student visitor, up to 6 months: Rs. 6,800/- , £ 80 Returing Resident: Rs. 23,650/- , £ 278 Visa for any other purpose (includes employment,HSMP,UK ancestry) and Certificate Of Entitlement: Rs. 23,650/-, £ 278 Single Entry Visa to Replace Biometric Residence Permit Overseas: Rs. 6,150/- , £ 72 Forwarding documents to Commonwealth Countries / Overseas Territories (additional fee): Rs. 5,950/- , £ 70 Handling applications on behalf of Commonwealth Countries / Overseas Territories: Rs. 4,250/- , £ 50 Transit : Rs. 3950.00 + 100 cash payment charges Direct Airside Transit Visa (DATV): Rs. 3950.00 + 100 cash payment charges |
Processing Time | Tourist: 15-30 working days for first time travelers (Discretion of Embassy)
Business: 15-30 working days for first time travelers (Discretion of Embassy) Transit: 15-30 working days for first time travelers (Discretion of Embassy) Direct Airside Transit Visa (DATV): 15-30 working days for first time travelers (Discretion of Embassy) |
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