United Kingdom visa for Indian passport holders
Indian passport holders need a sticker / embassy visa to visit United Kingdom, arranged ahead of travel. VNORAS collects the documents this route needs and handles the application on your behalf.
Sticker / embassy visaApply for your United Kingdom visa
- Processing time
- ~15 working days standard (priority options cost extra)
- Validity
- 6 months to 10 years (validity does not equal permitted stay length)
- Max stay
- Up to 6 months per visit
Documents you'll need
- ✓Valid passport
- ✓online application via gov.uk
- ✓photo
- ✓bank statements
- ✓proof of employment/income
- ✓travel itinerary
- ✓accommodation proof
- ✓biometrics at VFS centre
Requirements last verified Sep 5, 2026. Source: gov.uk Standard Visitor visa fees page (OFFICIAL, confirmed)
Other sticker / embassy visa destinations
Not planning United Kingdom specifically? See United Kingdom trips or browse the full visa guide.