United Kingdom to India tourist visa
Complete India e-Tourist Visa requirements, fees, processing times, and approval tips for British citizens. Updated December 2025.
- Visa
- India e-Tourist Visa
- Fee
- $25 ($10 Apr-Jun)
- Processing time
- 72 hours
- Length of stay
- Up to 30 days
Required documents
- Valid Passport — Your British passport must be valid for at least 6 months from your arrival date in India
- Passport Bio Page Scan — Clear scanned image of your passport’s biographical page
- Digital Photograph — Recent passport-style photograph with white background
- Valid Email Address — Active email address to receive your Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA)
- Payment Method — Credit or debit card for online fee payment
- Travel Information — Details about your planned trip to India
- Reference in India — Contact details of a reference person or hotel in India
How to apply
- Recreation and sightseeing — Recreation and sightseeing
- Visiting friends and relatives — Visiting friends and relatives
- Short-term yoga programmes — Short-term yoga programmes
- Short-duration medical treatment (separate e-Medical — Short-duration medical treatment (separate e-Medical Visa also available)
- Casual business visits — Casual business visits
- Additional verification is required — Additional verification is required
Common questions
- How long does India e-visa processing take for UK citizens?
- The India e-visa is typically processed within 72 hours. Applications should be submitted at least 4 days before your intended arrival date. During peak periods, processing may extend to 5 working days.
- What is the India e-visa fee for UK citizens in 2025?
- Fees vary by visa duration and season: $10 for 30-day visa (April-June), $25 for 30-day visa (July-March), $40 for 1-year visa, and $80 for 5-year visa. An additional 2.5% bank transaction fee applies to all payments.
- Can UK citizens get visa on arrival in India?
- No, there is no visa on arrival for British citizens travelling to India. You must apply for an e-visa online before travel through the official portal at indianvisaonline.gov.in.
- How long can UK citizens stay in India with a tourist e-visa?
- The 30-day e-visa allows continuous stays up to 30 days with double entry. The 1-year and 5-year e-visas allow multiple entries with a maximum continuous stay of 90 days per visit, and up to 180 days total in a calendar year.
- Which airports in India accept e-visa entry for UK citizens?
- UK citizens can enter through 28 designated airports including Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Goa, Cochin, Ahmedabad, Amritsar, Jaipur, and Varanasi. Five seaports also accept e-visa entry including Mumbai, Cochin, and Goa.
- Do I need to print my India e-visa?
- Yes, you must print the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) and carry it when travelling to India. Present it at immigration along with your passport upon arrival.