United Kingdom Visa for Indians

The UK Standard Visitor Visa fee is £115 (approximately ₹12,350) for a 6-month visa. Long-term visa fees: 2-year (£432/₹46,300), 5-year (£771/₹82,700), 10-year (£963/₹103,300). Additional VFS service fee of ₹1,800 applies.

No, the UK visa fee is non-refundable regardless of the outcome. If your visa is refused, you will not receive a refund. The fee covers the cost of processing your application.

VFS service fee is ₹1,800. Optional services: Priority (£250), Super Priority (£956), Premium Lounge (₹4,500), SMS updates (₹100), Courier return (₹500), Photo service (₹350).

Priority service costs £250 (5 working days). Super Priority costs £956 (next working day, subject to availability). These are in addition to the base visa fee.

The visa fee (£115) is charged in GBP but converted to INR at the time of payment. VFS fees are charged directly in INR. Payment can be made via credit/debit card or net banking.

Standard processing takes 15 working days (3 weeks). Priority service: 5 working days. Super Priority: Next working day. During peak season (April-August), standard processing may take 4-6 weeks.

All VFS centers send applications to the same decision-making center in UK. Processing time is similar across cities. Delhi, Mumbai, and Bangalore generally have more appointment availability.

Yes, Super Priority service offers next working day decision for £956 extra. However, availability is limited and subject to appointment slots. Book early during off-peak season for best availability.

Track your application at vfsglobal.co.uk/in using your reference number. You'll receive SMS/email updates if you opted for notification services. Decision emails come from UKVI directly.

Apply 4-6 weeks before travel for standard processing. During peak season, apply 8-10 weeks ahead. You can apply up to 3 months before intended travel date.

Required: Valid passport, completed online application, appointment confirmation. Supporting: 6-month bank statements, employment letter, ITR, accommodation booking, travel itinerary, travel insurance (recommended).

There is no official minimum, but you should show funds to cover your trip. Generally, £1,000-1,500 per person for 2-week trip is recommended. Consistent balance over 6 months matters more than large last-minute deposits.

Confirmed flights are not mandatory but recommended. You can show tentative itinerary or refundable bookings. Avoid non-refundable bookings before visa approval.

Travel insurance is not mandatory for UK visitor visa (unlike Schengen). However, UK healthcare is expensive, so comprehensive travel insurance covering £50,000+ is highly recommended. See our best travel insurance for UK visa guide.

Provide bank statements for last 6 months from all active savings accounts. Statements should show regular income credits and consistent balance. Avoid large unexplained deposits.

If visiting family/friends, an invitation letter helps. It should include host's UK address, relationship to you, their immigration status, and statement of support. Attach their proof of UK status.

All documents must be in English or accompanied by certified translations. Bank statements and government documents in Hindi/regional languages need professional translation.

No, UK visitor visa does not require an interview for most applicants. Decision is made based on your online application and uploaded documents. In rare cases, UKVI may request an interview.

Yes, the entire application is online at gov.uk. You fill the form, pay the fee, and book biometric appointment online. Only the biometric enrollment requires visiting a VFS center.

At VFS center, your fingerprints are scanned and digital photo taken. You can also submit physical documents if needed. The process takes 30-60 minutes. No interview is conducted.