Yes, the United Kingdom offers an eVisa for Indians. As of 25 February 2026, any new applications, the travelers will be granted an eVisa.

No, the United Kingdom does not offer Visa-on-Arrival for Indian travellers. Travelers have to apply for an eVisa before traveling.

The visa fee for all applicants for a 6-month visa is 135 GBP (approx Rs. 18000). The biometric appointment is generally free; however, one can select a paid appointment to expedite biometric or give biometrics on a weekend.

No, you do not need to submit your passport during the decision period; however, you need to carry your passport during the biometric appointment. Once the biometric is done, your passport is returned to you.

• Passport
• Last 6 months' bank statement
• 2-year Personal Income Tax Return
• If self-employed
  • Proof of ownership - GST cert, Trade License, or any other document
  • 2-year Company Income Tax Return, if applicable
• If employed
  • Leave letter and/or NOC from the employer
• Last 3-month salary slips
• If traveling with a dependent, proof of relationship
  • Marriage certificate in case of the spouse
  • A passport copy mentioning the name of the sponsor
  • Birth certificate in case of a child
• Financial document for student/dependent
  • Consent letter from parents/spouse, along with government-issued photo ID proof 
  • Parents/spouse Last 6-month bank statement (signed and stamped by the bank)
  • Parents'/spouse's latest ITR
• For students, 
  • An ID card from the college
  • For students, leave a letter or NOC from the educational institution

You can do the biometric for UK visa application in the following cities:

• Ahmedabad
• Bengaluru
• Bhubaneswar
• Chandigarh
• Chennai
• Cochin
• Goa
• Hyderabad
• Jaipur
• Jalandhar
• Kolkata
• Lucknow
• Mumbai
• New Delhi 
• Pune

No, you do not get a refund for the embassy fee or the appointment fee paid to VFS if your UK Visa is rejected.

No, Indian travelers are not eligible to extend their stay while visiting the United Kingdom.