High commission
India visa requirements for British citizens
British citizens need an eVisa for India. Apply on the official website.
Passport
GBR
United Kingdom
Going to
IND
India
eVisa
An online visa for eligible visitors taking holidays or visiting friends and family.
- Visa
- eVisa
- Max stay
- 30 days
- Valid for
- 30 days
- Fee
- Price varies; plus 3% bank charge
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
Special rules for British citizens in India
British citizens can get an India e-Visa, with one exception
- No e-Visa if you have a Pakistani parent or grandparent.
- Tourist e-Visas last 30 days, 1 year or 5 years.
- The listed stay limit is 30 days.
What to do
Apply on India's official eVisa portal with a scan of your passport and a photo.
Leave time for processing before you travel, and print the approval.
Enter on the dates and through the ports the eVisa allows.
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Ways into India
Visas and visa-free routes for holidays and short visits.
eVisa For your passport30-day tourist eVisaAn online visa for eligible visitors taking holidays or visiting friends and family.
- Stay
- 30 days
- Valid for
- 30 days
- Fee
- Price varies; plus 3% bank charge
- Entries
- Multiple
How to apply
- Check your nationality, visa choice and arrival point.
- Apply 4–120 days before travel.
- Upload your passport page and photo.
- Pay the fee and wait for approval.
- Print your approval and carry it when travelling.
Documents required
- Passport valid 180 days when applying
- Passport with 2 blank pages
- Passport photo page
- Recent face photo, light background
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of enough money
- Fingerprints
- First arrival must fall within the dates on your approval.
- Entry rules conflict; follow your approval and confirm your arrival point.
eVisa For your passportLonger tourist eVisaAn online visa for eligible tourists planning repeat visits.
- Fee
- Price varies; plus 3% bank charge
- Entries
- Multiple
How to apply
- Check which visa lengths your nationality can choose.
- Choose the 365-day or 1825-day visa online.
- Upload your passport page and photo.
- Pay and wait for approval before travel.
- Print your approval and carry it when travelling.
Documents required
- Passport valid 180 days when applying
- Passport with 2 blank pages
- Passport photo page
- Recent face photo
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of enough money
- Fingerprints
- Validity starts at approval; it does not set your allowed stay.
- Sri Lankan applicants should check whether the 1825-day choice is available.
Visa requiredEmbassy tourist visaA tourist visa you get through the Indian embassy or consulate handling your application.
- Fee
- Price depends on your application
How to apply
- Fill in the regular visa form online.
- Print and sign the form.
- Submit your passport, documents and fee as instructed.
- Collect your passport and visa.
Documents required
- Passport
- Printed and signed application
- Documents your embassy requests
- Follow the stay and validity limits printed on your visa.
Sources (34)Last updated 11 November 2026
- Bureau of Immigration: authorised Indian visa and entry portal
- Official e-Visa portal, eligibility, documents, questions and border lists
- Official regular visa application process
- Official regular visa fee guidance
- Official e-Tourist Visa fee schedule
- Official non-tourist e-Visa fee schedule
- Official visa-on-arrival application
- Ministry of Home Affairs: Foreigners-I Division and immigration legislation
- Immigration and Foreigners (Exemption) Order, 2025
- Ministry of Home Affairs annual report: e-Visas and visa on arrival
- Ministry of External Affairs: visa services and registration guidance; search-accessible text, direct page returned an access error
- Embassy of India, Washington: applying for Indian visas
- Embassy of India, Washington: e-Visa guidance
- Consulate General of India, Edinburgh: UK visa application arrangements
- Edinburgh consulate: transit visa
- Edinburgh consulate: Ayush treatment visas
- Edinburgh consulate: India–UK Young Professionals Scheme
- Embassy of India, Prague: transit rules 2026
- High Commission of India, Malé: visa-free tourism conditions; search-accessible text
- San Francisco consulate: visa categories
- San Francisco consulate: tourist visa
- San Francisco consulate: transit visa
- San Francisco consulate: business visa
- San Francisco consulate: study, research and internship visas
- San Francisco consulate: employment visa
- San Francisco consulate: entry visa
- San Francisco consulate: medical and attendant visas
- San Francisco consulate: Overseas Citizenship of India
- San Francisco consulate: conference visa
- San Francisco consulate: journalist visas
- San Francisco consulate: film visas
- Ministry of Tourism: visa-on-arrival scheme
- Akashvani: government announcement of November 2026 exemption amendments
- Akashvani: government announcement of 2026 registration rule changes
Embassies for this trip
For lost passports and emergencies.
Consulate
British Deputy High Commission Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad
Consulate
British Deputy High Commission Bengaluru
Bengaluru
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Coming from United Kingdom
- Plugs C D MAdapter for some
- MoneyINR ₹
- Time+13h 30m
- DrivingOn the leftSame as home
- LanguageEnglishSpoken at home too
- Emergency112 police
Planning your India trip
- Kashmir ValleyThe valley is one of India's natural highlights, with Himalayan scenery around Dal Lake in Srinagar.
- RajasthanThe landscape becomes desert in the west, offering a very different setting from India's coasts and mountains.
- Goa's coastGoa is known for its rugged coast and has beach-hut accommodation in cheaper areas.
- KangchenjungaThis mountain is among the natural wonders highlighted in the source.
Scams to watch for in India
- Short change and disputes over cash paidSomeone gives you too little change or claims you handed over less money than you did. This can also happen at official counters. It occurs across India and is highlighted as a particular problem in Delhi.
- Broken meters and inflated fixed faresA driver refuses the meter, says it is broken or quotes an inflated fixed price. Some Bengaluru auto drivers demand excessive night surcharges. Chennai auto drivers often quote prices well above the meter fare. This also happens elsewhere in India.
- Rigged taxi metersThe taxi has a meter, but it has been altered to produce an inflated fare.
About India
India is a South Asian federal republic and one of the two most populous countries on Earth.
- Capital
- New Delhi
- Money
- Indian rupee (₹)
- Languages
- English, Hindi, Tamil
- Time zone
- UTC+05:30
- Cars drive on the
- left side
- Calling code
- +91
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Questions
Is entry to India restricted for British citizens?
British citizens can use an e-Visa, except those with a Pakistani parent or grandparent. The table lists a stay of 30 days. eTourist visas are available for 30 days, 1 year or 5 years.
Do british citizens need a visa for India?
British citizens need an eVisa for India. Apply on the official website.
How long can british citizens stay in India?
Up to 30 days each visit with the evisa rule. Staying longer can mean a fine or a ban from coming back.
Where do I apply online for India?
Only on India's official government website. Avoid agents and look-alike sites that add fees. Apply before you book anything you can't cancel.
Does a US, UK or Schengen visa help british citizens enter India?
We have no record of India relaxing its rules for british citizens who hold another country's visa. Check with the embassy before you rely on one.
Do indian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Indian citizens need an eVisa for the United Kingdom. Apply on the official website.
Do other Europe passports get easier entry to India?
None of the 10 other Europe passports we compared enter without applying first.
Which countries near India are easier for british citizens?
Bangladesh, Maldives, Nepal, Sri Lanka Armenia, and 3 more let british citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to India?
Apply on India's official eVisa portal with a scan of your passport and a photo. Leave time for processing before you travel, and print the approval.
What money is used in India?
Indian rupee (₹). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in India?
English, Hindi and Tamil.
Reviewed by @snuck