United Kingdom tourist visa for Indian passport holders
Indian passport holders need a Sticker visa for United Kingdom: multiple-entry, a stay of up to up to 6 months per visit, valid for 6 months. The authority decides in 15–20 business days and Travafa lodges the file 7 business days after your documents are in. From ₹19,219 per traveller including government fee, service fee and GST.
Rules last verified by Travafa on 1 Sept 2026. Requirements change; your executive confirms the final list after payment.
Frequently asked questions
What Indian passport holders ask about the United Kingdom visa, answered from the current rules.
Do Indian citizens need a visa for United Kingdom?
Yes. Indian passport holders need a Sticker visa for United Kingdom; it is multiple-entry, allows a stay of up to up to 6 months per visit, is valid for 6 months.
How long does the United Kingdom visa take?
The authority takes 15–20 business days to decide. Travafa lodges the file 7 business days after your documents are complete.
How much does the United Kingdom visa cost for Indians?
₹14,500 government fee plus ₹3,999 Travafa service fee per traveller, with 18% GST on the service fee: ₹19,219 in total per traveller. Government fees are collected on behalf of the authority and can change before the file is lodged; Travafa's service fee never changes after you pay.
Which documents are needed for the United Kingdom visa?
Per traveller: Passport - photo page, Passport - last page (address), Passport-size photograph, Return flight itinerary, Accommodation for the full stay, Day-wise travel plan, Cover letter, Bank statement - last 6 months, Income-tax returns - last 3 years. Photo specification: 35 x 45 mm, white background. Occupation proof depends on the traveller; salaried, self-employed, student and retired applicants upload different items.
Do I need to visit an embassy for the United Kingdom visa?
Yes. An in-person appointment with biometrics is required; Travafa prepares the file and books the slot.
Is the United Kingdom visa guaranteed?
No service can promise a visa; the decision is the authority's. Travafa guarantees a complete, correctly formatted file lodged on the date quoted before you pay, and dated updates until the decision.
Can a group or a family apply for the United Kingdom visa together?
Yes. Each traveller needs their own application, but on Travafa every member of the trip applies from the same workspace, the documents are tracked per person, and the fee is split like any other trip expense.