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UK visa application centres in India
VFS Global takes UK visa applications in India. You apply online first; the visa centre takes your fingerprints, photo and documents, and the Home Office decides.
Where UK visas are handled in India
GOV.UK's visa application centre finder sends applicants in India to VFS Global's UK visa page for India (GOV.UK, read 1 Nov 2026). The cities and addresses are only on VFS Global's own page, which we couldn't read: check them there before you go.
Book only on the official site: visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/gbr/attend-centre.
Fees
| Item | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Visitor visa (up to 6 months) | GBP 135 | GOV.UKread 1 Nov 2026 |
| 2-year long-term Standard Visitor visa | GBP 506 | GOV.UKread 1 Nov 2026 |
| 5-year long-term Standard Visitor visa | GBP 903 | GOV.UKread 1 Nov 2026 |
| 10-year long-term Standard Visitor visa | GBP 1,128 | GOV.UKread 1 Nov 2026 |
| Priority service (decision usually within 5 working days), if offered | GBP 500 | GOV.UKread 1 Nov 2026 |
| Super priority service (decision usually by end of next working day), if offered | GBP 1,000 | GOV.UKread 1 Nov 2026 |
Booking and rules
- Operator. GOV.UK's visa application centre finder sends applicants in India to VFS Global's UK visa page for India. GOV.UK · read 1 Nov 2026
- Apply first, then book. The online visa application comes first; only then can a VAC appointment be made. GOV.UK · read 1 Nov 2026
- Centre assigned if none chosen. If no centre is chosen, UKVI assigns the most accessible centre for the country of residence. GOV.UK · read 1 Nov 2026
- Apply online and attend a VAC. A Standard Visitor visa is applied for online before travel, followed by an appointment at a visa application centre. GOV.UK · read 1 Nov 2026
- Earliest application. The earliest application is 3 months before travel. GOV.UK · read 1 Nov 2026
- One appointment per person. Each family member needs their own application, fee and VAC appointment. GOV.UK · read 1 Nov 2026
- At the appointment. At the VAC the applicant proves identity, gives fingerprints and a photo, and provides the supporting documents. GOV.UK · read 1 Nov 2026
- Passport back the same day. The passport is returned the same day at the centre. GOV.UK · read 1 Nov 2026
- Decision time. A Standard Visitor decision usually comes within 3 weeks. GOV.UK · read 1 Nov 2026
- Who decides. The Home Office makes the decision and e-mails the applicant. GOV.UK · read 1 Nov 2026
- eVisa on approval. Successful Standard Visitor applicants get an eVisa, a digital record of their status. GOV.UK · read 1 Nov 2026
- Priority availability. Applicants are told when they apply whether a priority service is offered, and select it when booking the VAC appointment. GOV.UK · read 1 Nov 2026
- Published processing time. UKVI's processing-times page lists 3 weeks for a Standard Visitor visa applied for outside the UK (page last updated 9 September 2026). GOV.UK · read 1 Nov 2026
- Do not book travel early. UKVI says not to book travel until the decision arrives. GOV.UK · read 1 Nov 2026
- Do not return to the VAC unasked. Applicants who left their passport at a VAC should not go back until contacted. GOV.UK · read 1 Nov 2026
- Visa fraud penalty. A person found committing visa fraud can be banned from travel to the UK for 10 years. GOV.UK · read 1 Nov 2026
- Supporting documents guide. UKVI's guide to supporting documents for visit visas was last updated on 8 October 2026. GOV.UK · read 1 Nov 2026
What changed, and when
- Visa fraud campaign: warning signs (Feb 2026). The British High Commission launched its "Visa Fraud Se Bache" campaign in Haryana on 26 February 2026 after Punjab and Tamil Nadu, warning about guaranteed-visa promises, claims that no English test is needed and exorbitant fees. GOV.UK · read 1 Nov 2026
- Fraudulent agents (Nov 2025). A UK government campaign launched in Tamil Nadu in November 2025 uses a Tamil-language WhatsApp chatbot to help Indian nationals spot visa scams and avoid fraudulent agents. GOV.UK press release · read 1 Nov 2026
Visa centre or agency?
An agency can help you fill in the forms and gather the documents, but you still hand in the application at the centre yourself, and only the embassy or the deciding office decides. Agencies on our India list that name UK visas on their own websites. In Ahmedabad: Abroad Consultancy, Eeasy World Vision, ESPI Visa Consultants, Goodwind, Parul Tours and Travels, Shivansh Consultants and 1 more; in New Delhi: Airocity Visas, Continental Immigration, Destination Experts, MK Travel Services, Skyline Visa and Travel Management, Visa Advisor and 1 more; in Kochi: Ezvisa Immigration, Flywell Tours & Travels, Global Visa Online, SAP Visas (SAP Travel Advisers), Visa Roots and Visa Xpert; in Jalandhar: Easy Visa Consultants, Skybird International, The Visa House, Universal Travels and Western Overseas; in Amritsar: IBT Overseas, Skybird International, The Time Immigration and Western Overseas; in Bengaluru: Global Visa Internationals, Miras Visa Services, Travellerz Dezire and United Visa Services; in Chandigarh: Auscan Consultants, Easy Visa Consultants, IBT Overseas and Jupiter Study Abroad Consultants; in Mumbai: BTW Visa Services, Fly For Holidays, Prominent Visa Services and SunRaj Travels; in Surat: Delphic Overseas, Oxenvisa International, SWEC Education & Immigration Services and TSC-Immigration; in Vadodara: Everland Tourism & Visa Consultant, Overseas Visa Consultancy, Sagar Consultants and Tej Visa Consultancy; in Gurugram: Gurgaon Visa Services, My Visa Friend and Visaafy; in Indore: Apex Visas, AVF Consultant (Anand Visa Facilitators) and Western Overseas; in Pune: Apex Visas, Global Getway and Trivocity; in Rajkot: UV Overseas and VIN Immigration; in Chennai: Travisa Tours and Travels; in Hyderabad: Yaseen Overseas Tours and Travels; in Jaipur: Meridian Visa Consultancy; in Kolkata: Kundu Travels; in Noida: Noida Visa Services; in Panaji: Zest Tours & Travels.
FAQ
Where do I apply for a UK visa in India?
At VFS Global. Book on visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/gbr/attend-centre.
Do I need an appointment at VFS Global?
How much is the UK visa fee in India?
Standard Visitor visa (up to 6 months): GBP 135; 2-year long-term Standard Visitor visa: GBP 506; 5-year long-term Standard Visitor visa: GBP 903; 10-year long-term Standard Visitor visa: GBP 1,128.
How long does a UK visa take from India?
UKVI's processing-times page lists 3 weeks for a Standard Visitor visa applied for outside the UK (page last updated 9 September 2026) (GOV.UK, read 1 Nov 2026).
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Sources, read 1 Nov 2026 unless marked: GOV.UK and GOV.UK press release. We are not the embassy or any visa operator, and we don't book appointments.