UK

Authorized Processing for Tourist, Business & Family Visits.

Indian passport holders must apply for a UK Standard Visitor Visa online and attend a biometrics appointment at a VFS centre before travel. The visa fee is £135 (approx. ₹16,500). Processing takes 3-4 weeks from biometrics. The visa allows stays of up to 6 months per visit. Long-term options (2, 5, and 10 years) are available for frequent travelers.

Last Updated: June 2026

• Indian passport holders (ordinary passport) ✅
• Passport must be valid for the entire duration of your stay in the UK
• You must prove you are a "genuine visitor" — meaning you will leave the UK at the end of your visit
• Must show sufficient funds to support yourself without working or accessing public funds
• Must have clear ties to India (employment, property, family) showing intention to return
• Permitted activities: tourism, visiting family/friends, business meetings, conferences, short courses (up to 6 months), private medical treatment
• ⚠️ You cannot work, access public funds, or marry on a Standard Visitor Visa
• Children (under 18): need consent letter from parents + birth certificate + parent's passport copy
• Can apply earliest 3 months before travel date

All documents uploaded digitally during online application. Originals may be requested at VFS appointment.

⚠️ Documents not in English must include a certified translation with translator's name, signature, date, and contact details.

Identity & Travel:

1. Passport
• Valid for entire UK stay, with blank pages for entry stamps
2. Previous Passports
• If available, showing travel history to other countries (strengthens application)
3. Photograph
• Taken at VFS during biometrics appointment (no separate photo needed)

Financial Proof:

1. Bank Statements
• Last 6 months, showing consistent income and sufficient funds for the trip · Must clearly show origin of funds · ⚠️ Large unexplained deposits are a red flag — UKVI flags sudden balance spikes as borrowed funds
2. Proof of Income
• Employed: letter from employer on company letterhead (role, salary, start date, leave approval)
• Business: GST/business registration + recent invoices
• Last 3 Years ITR ( For any case )

Ties to India (critical for approval):

1. Employment Letter
• Must confirm leave approval and return date
2. Property Documents
• If owned (optional but strengthens application)
3. Family Ties
• Marriage certificate, children's school records, etc. (showing reasons to return)

Travel Plans:

1. Cover Letter
• Explaining purpose of visit, itinerary, who you're visiting, and how funded (we draft this)
2. Flight Itinerary
• Confirmed or tentative booking (do NOT buy non-refundable tickets before visa approval)
3. Accommodation Details
• Hotel bookings or invitation letter from UK host

If Sponsored by Someone in UK:

1. Sponsor's Invitation Letter
• Must include: relationship to you, their immigration status, what support they're providing, their address
2. Sponsor's Proof of Status
• British passport copy or residence permit
3. Sponsor's Bank Statements
• Showing they can support you and their own dependants

1. Send us your documents — WhatsApp scans. We review everything for consistency and completeness.
2. We fill your online application — The UK visa form asks detailed questions about travel history, finances, family, and criminal record. We ensure every answer is accurate and consistent with your documents.
3. We draft your cover letter — Professional cover letter explaining your trip purpose, funding, ties to India, and intention to return.
4. Book VFS appointment — We help you book a biometrics slot at your nearest VFS centre (Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, etc.)
5. Attend VFS appointment — You go in person for fingerprints and photo. Takes 30-45 minutes. Passport returned same day.
6. Decision in 3-4 weeks — You receive an email when decided. Digital eVisa linked to your passport electronically.

✅ Licensed & experienced.

We're a licensed immigration consultancy with 4+ years of experience and thousands of visas processed across 40+ countries.

✅ UK refusals have serious consequences.

A UK visa refusal goes on your immigration record and can affect future applications to the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, and Schengen countries. We don't file until your application is strong enough to approve.

✅ We build your "genuine visitor" case.

The UK doesn't just check documents — they assess whether you'll actually leave. We structure your cover letter, financial evidence, and ties to India to tell a coherent story that satisfies the "genuine visitor" test.

✅ We handle the complexity.

The UK online form is one of the longest visa applications — it asks about 10 years of travel history, criminal record, family details, and finances. One inconsistency can trigger refusal. We fill it with you to ensure accuracy.

✅ We handle the edge cases.

Previous visa refusal? Expired US visa? Minor traveling without both parents? We've processed these before and know what additional documents are needed — so you don't discover the problem after your application is rejected.

Q: How much bank balance is required for a UK visitor visa? There is no official minimum amount. UKVI assesses whether your funds are sufficient for your specific trip and consistent with your income. A healthy balance that matches your salary pattern over 6 months is more important than a large lump sum. Sudden large deposits without explanation are flagged as potentially borrowed funds and can cause refusal.

Q: How long does UK visa processing take from India? Standard processing takes 3 weeks (15 working days) from your biometrics appointment. Priority processing (5 working days) is available for an additional £250. Super priority (next working day) costs £956 but has limited availability. During peak summer season, processing can push closer to 3 weeks even with priority.

Q: Can I extend my UK visitor visa? Extensions are only possible in exceptional circumstances (medical emergencies, compassionate grounds). Your total stay cannot exceed 6 months. If your visa is already for 6 months, you generally cannot extend. The extension application costs £1,172.

Q: What is the "genuine visitor" test? UKVI must be satisfied that you will leave the UK at the end of your visit, will not live in the UK through frequent or successive visits, are coming for a permitted activity, and have adequate funds. Your entire application — cover letter, documents, travel history, and ties to India — must support this.

Q: Do I need to attend the VFS centre in person? Yes. Biometrics (fingerprints and photograph) must be given in person at a VFS centre. You cannot do this online. Your passport is returned the same day, but some supporting documents may be retained during processing.

Q: I've been refused a UK visa before. Can I reapply? Yes, but you must address the specific reasons for refusal in your new application. A previous refusal doesn't automatically disqualify you, but submitting the same weak application again will likely result in another refusal. We review your refusal letter and rebuild the application to address every concern raised.

Q: Should I buy flight tickets before getting the visa? No. GOV.UK explicitly lists flight bookings as documents that are not useful evidence. Book refundable or tentative tickets only. If your visa is refused, you'll lose money on non-refundable bookings.

Q: What's the difference between a 6-month and 2/5/10-year visa? All types allow stays of up to 6 months per visit. The difference is how long the visa remains valid before you need to reapply. A 2-year visa lets you make multiple trips over 2 years without reapplying each time. Choose the longer option if you plan to visit the UK regularly — it saves money and time in the long run.