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Indian visa application centres in the UK
VFS Global takes Indian visa applications in the UK, in 11 cities, London, Birmingham, Manchester and Glasgow among them. VFS Global runs 11 Indian Consular Application Centres for the High Commission in London and the Consulates General, by appointment only.
Some facts below come from archived copies of the official pages, because the live sites blocked our reader; each one shows the date of the copy.
Where Indian visas are handled in the UK
| Place | Address | Source |
|---|---|---|
| VFS GlobalLondon (Goswell Road) | Indian Consular Application Centre, 142-148 Goswell Road, London EC1V 7DU | services.vfsglobal.comarchived copy of 10 Sept 2026 |
| VFS GlobalHounslow | Indian Consular Application Centre, First Floor – Part B Block, 50 Salisbury Road, Hounslow TW4 6JQ | services.vfsglobal.comarchived copy of 10 Sept 2026 |
| VFS GlobalBirmingham (Smethwick) | Indian Consular Application Centre, 5 -14 South Road, Smethwick, Birmingham, B67 7BN | services.vfsglobal.comarchived copy of 10 Sept 2026 |
| VFS GlobalLeicester | Indian Consular Application Centre, C/OPeepul's Centre, Leicester Orchardson Avenue, Leicester, L E4 6DP. | services.vfsglobal.comarchived copy of 10 Sept 2026 |
| VFS GlobalManchester | Indian Consular Application Centre, 50 Devonshire Street North, Manchester, M12 6JH | services.vfsglobal.comarchived copy of 10 Sept 2026 |
| VFS GlobalBradford | Indian Consular Application Centre, Skipton Chamber 16-18 North Parade, Bradford, BD13HT | services.vfsglobal.comarchived copy of 10 Sept 2026 |
| VFS GlobalNewcastle (Gateshead) | Indian Consular Application Centre, Metro House, Marconi Way, Gateshead NE11 9NH | services.vfsglobal.comarchived copy of 10 Sept 2026 |
| VFS GlobalCardiff | Indian Consular Application Centre, 19, Newport Rd, Cardiff, CF24 0AA | services.vfsglobal.comarchived copy of 10 Sept 2026 |
| VFS GlobalBelfast | Indian Consular Application Centre, MERRION BUSINESS CENTRE First Floor 58 Howard Street, BELFAST, BT1 6PJ | services.vfsglobal.comarchived copy of 10 Sept 2026 |
| VFS GlobalEdinburgh | Indian Consular Application Centre, Ground Floor, 3 Ponton Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9QQ | services.vfsglobal.comarchived copy of 10 Sept 2026 |
| VFS GlobalGlasgow | Indian Consular Application Centre, Ground Floor, 177 West George Street, Glasgow, G2 2JJ | services.vfsglobal.comarchived copy of 10 Sept 2026 |
Book only on the official site: services.vfsglobal.com/gbr/en/ind/book-an-appointment.
Fees
| Item | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Regular tourist visa for UK nationals, up to 1 year (single or multiple entry) | GBP 127 | cgiedinburgh.gov.inread 1 Nov 2026 |
| Regular tourist visa for UK nationals, 1 to 5 years (multiple entry) | GBP 378 | cgiedinburgh.gov.inread 1 Nov 2026 |
| Business visa for UK nationals, up to 1 year | GBP 189 | cgiedinburgh.gov.inread 1 Nov 2026 |
| Optional courier return, next day (VFS) | GBP 15 | services.vfsglobal.comarchived copy of 10 Sept 2026 |
| Optional form-filling service for a regular visa or e-Visa (VFS) | GBP 15 | services.vfsglobal.comarchived copy of 10 Sept 2026 |
| Optional Visa At Your Doorstep service (VFS) | GBP 180 | services.vfsglobal.comarchived copy of 10 Sept 2026 |
Booking and rules
- Operator appointed by the missions. VFS Global states it was appointed by the High Commission of India in London and the Consulates General in Birmingham, Edinburgh, Manchester and Belfast to run outsourced consular, passport and visa services. services.vfsglobal.com, archived copy of 10 Sept 2026
- Sole service partner (Edinburgh). The Consulate General in Edinburgh says applications are lodged only with its sole service partner VFS Global and it is not responsible for transactions with other websites or agents. cgiedinburgh.gov.in · read 1 Nov 2026
- Scotland centres. The Consulate General in Edinburgh sends visa applicants to the VFS centres in Edinburgh (3 Ponton St) and Glasgow (177 W George Street). cgiedinburgh.gov.in · read 1 Nov 2026
- 11 centres, weekday hours. VFS lists 11 Indian Consular Application Centres in the UK, all open Monday to Friday 08:30-17:30. services.vfsglobal.com, archived copy of 10 Sept 2026
- Appointments only, no walk-ins. VFS says there is no walk-in service for visas; an appointment is required. services.vfsglobal.com, archived copy of 10 Sept 2026
- Must be in the UK. Applications through the missions in the UK must be made by applicants physically present in the country. hcilondon.gov.in, archived copy of 20 Apr 2026
- Non-UK residents under 2 years. Non-UK passport holders resident in the UK for under 2 years can apply for a tourist visa with a non-UK form; minimum processing is 10-15 working days. hcilondon.gov.in, archived copy of 20 Apr 2026
- Minimum processing time. The High Commission's public notice gives a minimum of 8 working days for a visa. hcilondon.gov.in, archived copy of 18 Mar 2025
- No postal applications. The High Commission and consulates do not accept applications by post. hcilondon.gov.in, archived copy of 20 Apr 2026
- e-Visa is separate. Indian missions do not handle e-Visas; they are applied for online with the Government of India. cgiedinburgh.gov.in · read 1 Nov 2026
- Online form first. Applicants fill in the online form on indianvisaonline.gov.in, then submit the signed paper form and documents at a VFS centre. services.vfsglobal.com, archived copy of 10 Sept 2026
Which office covers where you live
- Jurisdictions. The High Commission in London covers London, the South, Wales and areas not covered by the consulates; Belfast covers Northern Ireland, Birmingham the Midlands and North, Edinburgh Scotland, Manchester the Greater Manchester boroughs. cgiedinburgh.gov.in · read 1 Nov 2026
- Flexible centres within a jurisdiction. London-jurisdiction applicants can use Goswell Road or Hounslow, and Cardiff or Belfast if no slot; Birmingham-jurisdiction applicants can use Birmingham, Leicester, Manchester or Bradford. services.vfsglobal.com, archived copy of 10 Sept 2026
What changed, and when
- Edinburgh centre moved. The VFS centre in Edinburgh moved from Rennie's Isle to Ponton Street and serves only Indian consular services. cgiedinburgh.gov.in · read 1 Nov 2026
- OCI moved to e-OCI (7 July 2026). From 7 July 2026 the OCI scheme moved to e-OCI and physical OCI cards are no longer issued; OCI services are also handled at the ICACs. services.vfsglobal.com, archived copy of 10 Sept 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 United Kingdom list that name Indian visas on their own websites. In London: UK Tourist Visas, CIBTvisas, GLS Solicitors, Gulfvisa, Scott's Visas and Travcour Visa & Legalisation Services; in Birmingham: Matrix Solutions; in Edinburgh: Get Visas; in Leicester: Gateway Visas; in Nantwich: The Travel Visa Company.
FAQ
Where do I apply for an Indian visa in the UK?
At VFS Global, in 11 cities, London, Birmingham, Manchester and Glasgow among them. Book on services.vfsglobal.com/gbr/en/ind/book-an-appointment.
Do I need an appointment at VFS Global?
VFS says there is no walk-in service for visas; an appointment is required (services.vfsglobal.com, archived copy of 10 Sept 2026).
How much is the Indian visa fee in the UK?
Regular tourist visa for UK nationals, up to 1 year (single or multiple entry): GBP 127; Regular tourist visa for UK nationals, 1 to 5 years (multiple entry): GBP 378; Business visa for UK nationals, up to 1 year: GBP 189; Optional courier return, next day (VFS): GBP 15.
How long does an Indian visa take from the UK?
The High Commission's public notice gives a minimum of 8 working days for a visa (hcilondon.gov.in, archived copy of 18 Mar 2025).
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Sources, read 1 Nov 2026 unless marked: services.vfsglobal.com, cgiedinburgh.gov.in and hcilondon.gov.in. We are not the embassy or any visa operator, and we don't book appointments.