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.