Last updated 23 July 2026, 00:00 (UTC+0)
Standard visitor visa to United Kingdom for Indian citizens
Tourist, Approved destination status agreement, ADS
Travel purpose:
Tourism
, other
, business
, work
, medical reasons
, study
Visa overview
Allows individuals to visit the UK for tourism, visiting family or friends, business meetings, short-term study and for some types of paid activities up to 6 months. This visa is highly versatile and can also cover participation in unpaid volunteer work for up to 30 days, recreational courses, and medical treatment.
Visa validity period
from 6 months to 10 years
Consular fee
£135 - £1,128 (~$180 - ~$1,501)
Select the purpose of your visit
Tourist visa
Eligible individuals
Tourist, visitor, passenger
Visa validity period:
from 6 months to 10 years
Duration of stay:
6 months
Number of entries:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
£135 - £1,128 (~$180 - ~$1,501)
Private visa
Eligible individuals
Tourist, visitor, family, relative, friend
Visa validity period:
from 6 months to 10 years
Duration of stay:
6 months
Number of entries:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
£135 - £1,128 (~$180 - ~$1,501)
Charity visa
Eligible individuals
Volunteer, charity worker, tourist
Visa validity period:
from 6 months to 10 years
Duration of stay:
6 months
Number of entries:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
£135 - £1,128 (~$180 - ~$1,501)
Business visa
Eligible individuals
Businessman, entrepreneur
Visa validity period:
from 6 months to 10 years
Duration of stay:
6 months
Number of entries:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
£135 - £1,128 (~$180 - ~$1,501)
Paid engagements or events visa
Eligible individuals
Professional, specialist
Visa validity period:
from 6 months to 10 years
Duration of stay:
6 months
Number of entries:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
£135 - £1,128 (~$180 - ~$1,501)
Medical visa
Eligible individuals
Patient, needed of treatment
Visa validity period:
from 6 months to 11 months
Duration of stay:
from 6 months to 11 months
Number of entries:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
£234 (~$312)
Visa for school exchange programme
Eligible individuals
Student, schoolchild, examinee
Visa validity period:
from 6 months to 10 years
Duration of stay:
6 months
Number of entries:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
£135 - £1,128 (~$180 - ~$1,501)
Recreational course visa
Eligible individuals
Student, tourist
Visa validity period:
from 6 months to 10 years
Duration of stay:
6 months
Number of entries:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
£135 - £1,128 (~$180 - ~$1,501)
Academic, senior doctor and dentist visa
Eligible individuals
Academic, senior doctor, dentist, researcher, scientist
Visa validity period:
from 6 months to 1 year
Duration of stay:
from 6 months to 1 year
Number of entries:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
£234 (~$312)
Short-term study visa
Eligible individuals
Student, intern, examinee
Visa validity period:
from 6 months to 10 years
Duration of stay:
6 months
Number of entries:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
£135 - £1,128 (~$180 - ~$1,501)