British visa for Indian citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Indian passport holders visiting United Kingdom for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Indian citizens to enter United Kingdom for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | United Kingdom e-visa for Indian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | United Kingdom visa on arrival for Indian citizens | Not Available | |
United Kingdom tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Indian passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in United Kingdom.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from United Kingdom.
If you are looking for United Kingdom visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from India, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of United Kingdom nearest your place of residence.
- New Delhi: The High Commission of United Kingdom in New Delhi, India (Working hours: Close now. Open in 9 hours 11 minutes)
- Kolkata: The High Commission of United Kingdom in Kolkata, India (Working hours: Close now. Open in 9 hours 11 minutes)
- Mumbai: The High Commission of United Kingdom in Mumbai, India (Working hours: Close now. Open in 9 hours 11 minutes)
- Chandigarh: The High Commission of United Kingdom in Chandigarh, India (Working hours: Close now. Open in 9 hours 11 minutes)
- Chennai: The High Commission of United Kingdom in Chennai, India (Working hours: Close now. Open in 9 hours 11 minutes)
- Hyderabad: The High Commission of United Kingdom in Hyderabad, India (Working hours: Close now. Open in 9 hours 11 minutes)
- Bengaluru: The High Commission of United Kingdom in Bengaluru, India (Working hours: Close now. Open in 9 hours 11 minutes)
- Ahmedabad: The Honorary Consulate of United Kingdom in Ahmedabad, India (Working hours: Close now. Open in 9 hours 11 minutes)
- Goa: The Consulate of United Kingdom in Goa, India (Working hours: Close now. Open in 9 hours 11 minutes)
United Kingdom visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest United Kingdom diplomatic mission offices to India for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from India traveling to United Kingdom from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (India) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 505,890 | N/A |
| 2009 | 490,560 | -3.03% |
| 2010 | 536,550 | 9.38% |
| 2011 | 355,000 | -33.84% |
| 2012 | 339,000 | -4.51% |
| 2013 | 373,000 | 10.03% |
| 2014 | 390,000 | 4.56% |
| 2015 | 422,000 | 8.21% |
| 2016 | 415,000 | -1.66% |
| 2017 | 525,000 | 26.51% |
| 2018 | 511,000 | -2.67% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
United Kingdom & India comparison
United Kingdom's area is approximately 241,930 km2 (93,409 sq mi), while the area of India is approximately 2,973,190 km2 (1,147,954 sq mi). This means India is 12.29 times bigger than United Kingdom.
As of October 2025, United Kingdom's population is ~69.7 million people - 1,378,629,612 fewer people than the population of India.
We have highlighted United Kingdom & India’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| United Kingdom | India | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 69,684,990 | 1,448,314,602 | 1.4 billion fewer people live in United Kingdom than India |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 222 | 186 | United Kingdom has 36 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with India. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 139 | 28 | United Kingdom passport holders can visit 111 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 348 | 466 | British hosts 118 fewer foreign missions than India. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from India travel to United Kingdom in one year?
The number of visitors from India visiting United Kingdom in 2018 was approximately 511,000.
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