British passport · India
Do UK citizens need a visa for India?
In brief
Yes. British passport holders need a visa for India, applied for online as an eVisa (30 days on the 1-month e-Tourist visa; up to 180 days per calendar year on the 1- or 5-year e-Tourist visa; up to 180 days per visit on the e-Business visa).
India visa fee for UK citizens: For UK nationals the e-Tourist Visa costs US$10 (30 days, April to June), US$25 (30 days, July to March), US$40 (1 year) or US$484 (5 years), plus a 3% bank charge. US$10 ≈ GBP 7.47, US$25 ≈ GBP 19, US$40 ≈ GBP 30, US$484 ≈ GBP 362 at the ECB rate of . Official fee. Source: Bureau of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, checked .
Conditions: not for travellers of Pakistani origin (parents or grandparents born or resident in Pakistan); apply at least 4 days before arrival.
If you hold valid passports from any of the following countries/regions, you are eligible for eVisa.
Bureau of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India
Checked 1 Nov 2026Source: Bureau of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of IndiaApply only at indianvisaonline.gov.inReport a change
Independent reference, not a government website. We don't issue visas or sell visa services.
ContentsIn brief
At a glance
| Access | eVisa · 30 days on the 1-month e-Tourist visa; up to 180 days per calendar year on the 1- or 5-year e-Tourist visa; up to 180 days per visit on the e-Business visanot for travellers of Pakistani origin (parents or grandparents born or resident in Pakistan); apply at least 4 days before arrival |
|---|---|
| Stay | 30 days on the 1-month e-Tourist visa; up to 180 days per calendar year on the 1- or 5-year e-Tourist visa; up to 180 days per visit on the e-Business visa |
| Validity and entries | The 1-year and 5-year e-Tourist Visas allow multiple entries with at most 180 days in India per calendar year; the 30-day e-Tourist Visa runs 30 days from first arrival.1 |
| Official fee | For UK nationals the e-Tourist Visa costs US$10 (30 days, April to June), US$25 (30 days, July to March), US$40 (1 year) or US$484 (5 years), plus a 3% bank charge.2The e-Visa fee is not refunded, a 3% bank charge is added, and it must be paid at least 4 days before travel.1 |
| Official processing | Not stated by the official sources we read |
| Where to apply | Apply online on the official e-Visa portal at least 4 days and at most 120 days before arrival.1Official site: indianvisaonline.gov.in |
Do UK citizens need a visa for India?
Bureau of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India lists the UK among the countries whose nationals can get an eVisa online. Stay: 30 days on the 1-month e-Tourist visa; up to 180 days per calendar year on the 1- or 5-year e-Tourist visa; up to 180 days per visit on the e-Business visa. Conditions: not for travellers of Pakistani origin (parents or grandparents born or resident in Pakistan); apply at least 4 days before arrival.
“If you hold valid passports from any of the following countries/regions, you are eligible for eVisa.”
Conditions and exceptions
Your passport needs at least 6 months' validity when you apply and two blank pages, and you need a return or onward ticket and enough money for the stay.
Passport should have at least six months validity at the time of making application for grant of e-Visa ... The passport should have at least two blank pages for stamping by the Immigration Officer. iv. The foreigner should have return ticket or onward journey ticket, with sufficient money to spend during his/her stay in India.
Bureau of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India · checkedThe e-Visa cannot be extended or converted and is not valid for protected, restricted or cantonment areas.
e-Visa is non-extendable, non-convertible & not valid for visiting Protected/Restricted and Cantonment Areas.
Bureau of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India · checked
India visa types for UK citizens
The 1-year and 5-year e-Tourist Visas allow multiple entries with at most 180 days in India per calendar year; the 30-day e-Tourist Visa runs 30 days from first arrival.
Bureau of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India · checked
How to apply
Apply online on the official e-Visa portal at least 4 days and at most 120 days before arrival.
Bureau of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India · checked
Fee
For UK nationals the e-Tourist Visa costs US$10 (30 days, April to June), US$25 (30 days, July to March), US$40 (1 year) or US$484 (5 years), plus a 3% bank charge.
Bureau of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India · checkedThe e-Visa fee is not refunded, a 3% bank charge is added, and it must be paid at least 4 days before travel.
Bureau of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India · checked
These are government fees as the official sources state them. Agencies add their own service fees; those are not visa fees, and we don't list them.
Processing time
The official sources we read state no processing time.
Documents and entry checks
What changed
- Checked against the official sources on this page: the rule above still holds.
FAQ
Is India visa-free for UK citizens now?
No. UK citizens need a visa, applied for online as an eVisa (30 days on the 1-month e-Tourist visa; up to 180 days per calendar year on the 1- or 5-year e-Tourist visa; up to 180 days per visit on the e-Business visa).
How much does an India visa cost for UK citizens?
For UK nationals the e-Tourist Visa costs US$10 (30 days, April to June), US$25 (30 days, July to March), US$40 (1 year) or US$484 (5 years), plus a 3% bank charge. The e-Visa fee is not refunded, a 3% bank charge is added, and it must be paid at least 4 days before travel.
Can I get an India visa in 7 days?
The official sources we read state no processing time.
Other trips on a British passport
Sources
Official sources only. Each was checked on the date shown.
- Bureau of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India: entry rule, fees, visa types, how to apply, entry conditions and documents
- Bureau of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India (Indian e-Visa portal): fees