Am I eligible for ETA? Countries eligible for India ETA,
E-Tourist visa
- Scanned copy of Passport: Scanned copy of Passport information page and signed page, must have at least 1 blank page for visa purposes, must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the return date of the trip to the India
- Scanned Copy of passport size photograph: Scanned Copy of passport size picture
- Former citizens of India
- Required ports of entry
- Persons with Occupation Related to Media
- IMPORTANT (Criminals/ Offences)
- For travelers with Pakistani passport or Pakistani origin
E-Tourist visa fee
Visa Category |
Type of visa |
Validity |
Processing |
Embassy fee |
Service fee |
Total cost |
E-Tourist |
Double entry |
30 days |
5 business days |
£ 22 |
£ 25 |
£ 47 |
E-Tourist |
Double entry |
30 days |
3 business days |
£ 22 |
£ 45 |
£ 67 |
E-Tourist |
Double entry |
30 days |
2 business days |
£ 22 |
£ 65 |
£ 87 |
E-Tourist |
Multiple entry |
1 year |
5 business days |
£ 33 |
£ 25 |
£ 58 |
E-Tourist |
Multiple entry |
1 year |
3 business days |
£ 33 |
£ 45 |
£ 78 |
E-Tourist |
Multiple entry |
1 year |
2 business days |
£ 33 |
£ 65 |
£ 98 |
E-Tourist |
Multiple entry |
5 years |
5 business days |
£ 67 |
£ 25 |
£ 92 |
E-Tourist |
Multiple entry |
5 years |
3 business days |
£ 67 |
£ 45 |
£ 112 |
E-Tourist |
Multiple entry |
5 years |
2 business days |
£ 67 |
£ 65 |
£ 132 |
Tourist visa for UK Nationals
- Original, signed passport: Passport must have at least 2 blank pages for visa purposes, must be valid for at least 6 months.
- Passport-type photograph: Two recent photographs should be in colour and of the size of 2-inch x 2 inch (50 mm x 50 mm). Photo specification here
- Minor:
- Remarks: Biometric enrolment is mandatory for issue of visas with duration of 5 years or above.
- Previous Nationality Indian: For Person whose previous nationality was Indian before acquiring foreign nationality
• Copy of Surrender Certificate and Copy of the Cancelled Indian Passport (Self-Attested) OR
• lf travelled to India before, please provide your previous Passport with Indian Visa.
- Pakistani origin: International Travellers having Pakistani Passport or Pakistani origin may please apply for regular Visa at Indian Mission.
- Please Note: That this list is not exhaustive and does not guarantee a visa. The High Commission of India or its Consulates reserve the right to ask for additional documents if required.
Tourist visa fee for UK National
Visa Category |
Type of visa |
Validity |
Processing |
Embassy fee |
Service fee |
Total cost |
Tourist (Standard) |
Single/Multiple entry |
up to 1 year |
3-5 business days |
£ 140 |
£ 250 |
£ 390 |
Tourist (Urgent) |
Multiple entry |
1 to 5 years |
3-5 business days |
£ 360 |
£ 250 |
£ 610 |
Tourist Visa for Other Nationals (living in UK)
- Original, signed passport: Passport must have at least 2 blank pages for visa purposes, must be valid for at least 6 months.
- Passport-type photograph: Two recent photographs should be in colour and of the size of 2-inch x 2 inch (50 mm x 50 mm). Photo specification here
- Proof of Status: UK Residence permit, endorsed in the passport or issued as a Biometrics card, this should be valid for more than 6 months after your return from India.
- Confirmation of Employment: Employer letter (original -less than one month), signed, headed letter (addressed to the HCI, London OR its respective consulates stating the purpose of travel)
- Self- employment: letter (original) from Accountant recent (less than 1 month old), addressed to the HCI, London OR its respective consulates stating the purpose of travel.
- Student letter (original): recent (less than 1 month old) signed UK university/college/school letter (addressed to the HCI, London OR its respective consulates stating the purpose of travel)
- Domestic employees: Passport must have at least 2 blank pages for visa purposes, must be valid for at least 6 months.
- Unemployed – Receiving Benefits/pension: recent original letter obtained from local Job center or Pension Service
- Bank statements: Original or pdf copy of 3 months UK current account bank statements.
- Minor:
- Declaration: Please provide filled Declaration (Printed and duly signed)
- Authorization: Please provide filled Authorization (Printed and duly signed)
- Additional Document Checklist: Download the additional document checklist here
- Additional Form: Download the additional Form
- Tourist Visa for passport holders: Tourist Visa for all passport holders of Pakistani Origin/Pakistani Passport,Bangladesh,Sri Lanka,China, Nigeria and Afghanistan.
- Please Note: That this list is not exhaustive and does not guarantee a visa. The High Commission of India or its Consulates reserve the right to ask for additional documents if required.
Tourist visa fee for Non UK Nationals
Visa Category |
Type of visa |
Validity |
Processing |
Embassy fee |
Service fee |
Total cost |
Tourist (Standard) |
Single/Multiple entry |
up to 1 year |
5-15 business days |
£ 120 |
£ 75 |
£ 195 |
Fill out India business visa application form online
Am I eligible for ETA? Countries eligible for India ETA,
E-Business visa
- Scanned copy of Passport: Scanned copy of Passport information page and signed page, must have at least 1 blank page for visa purposes, must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the return date of the trip to the India
- Scanned Copy of passport size photograph: Scanned Copy of passport size picture
- Copy of Business Card: Copy of Business Card is required
- Invitation Letter: Any letter of invitation if applicable from Indian parties which wish you conduct the business (optional)
- Former citizens of India
- Required ports of entry
- Persons with Occupation Related to Media
- IMPORTANT (Criminals/ Offences)
- For travelers with Pakistani passport or Pakistani origin
E-Business visa fee
Visa Category |
Type of visa |
Validity |
Processing |
Embassy fee |
Service fee |
Total cost |
E-Business |
Double entry |
30 days |
5 business days |
£ 83 |
£ 25 |
£ 108 |
E-Business |
Double entry |
30 days |
3 business days |
£ 83 |
£ 45 |
£ 128 |
E-Business |
Double entry |
30 days |
2 business days |
£ 83 |
£ 65 |
£ 148 |
Business visa for UK Nationals
- Original, signed passport: Passport must have at least 2 blank pages for visa purposes, must be valid for at least 6 months.
- Passport-type photograph: Two recent photographs should be in colour and of the size of 2-inch x 2 inch (50 mm x 50 mm). Photo specification here
- Confirmation of Employment: Employer letter (original) (less than 1 month old), signed, headed letter (addressed to the HCI, London OR its respective consulates) clearly stated Purpose of Visit, Applicants Name, Passport number, Start & Expiry date of the passport, Duration of stay in India (per trip -if applicable) proxy signature are not acceptable.
- Proof of business invitation: Invitation letter from a company/business (addressed to the HCI, London OR its respective consulates) clearly stated Purpose of Visit, Applicants Name, Passport number, Start & Expiry date of the passport, Duration of stay in India (per trip -if applicable) Letters need to be signed by authorised signatory of the company, proxy signature is not acceptable
- Bank statements: Original or pdf copy of 3 months UK current account bank statements.
- Declaration: Please provide filled Declaration (Printed and duly signed)
- Authorization: Please provide filled Authorization (Printed and duly signed)
- Previous Nationality Indian: For Person whose previous nationality was Indian before acquiring foreign nationality
• Copy of Surrender Certificate and Copy of the Cancelled Indian Passport (Self-Attested) OR
• lf travelled to India before, please provide your previous Passport with Indian Visa.
- Pakistani origin: International Travellers having Pakistani Passport or Pakistani origin may please apply for regular Visa at Indian Mission.
- Note: Indian Missions/Posts will be granting Business Visa with 10 years’ validity and Multiple Entry facility to the Citizens of United States of America (USA), Canada, Japan, United Kingdom (U.K) and South Africa with stipulation that ‘Continuous stay during each visit shall not exceed 180 days and registration not required’. However, in the case of USA, Canadian, Japanese, United Kingdom (UK) and South African nationals of Pakistan origin, Business Visa will be granted after prior clearance from competent authorities.
- Please Note: That this list is not exhaustive and does not guarantee a visa. The High Commission of India or its Consulates reserve the right to ask for additional documents if required.
Business visa fee for UK National
Visa Category |
Type of visa |
Validity |
Processing |
Embassy fee |
Service fee |
Total cost |
Business (Standard) |
Single/Multiple entry |
up to 1 year |
3-5 business days |
£ 195 |
£ 300 |
£ 495 |
Business (Standard) |
Single/Multiple entry |
1 to 5 years |
3-5 business days |
£ 525 |
£ 300 |
£ 825 |
Business (Urgent) |
Single/Multiple entry |
up to 1 year |
Same day |
£ 270 |
£ 300 |
£ 570 |
Business (Urgent) |
Single/Multiple entry |
1 to 5 years |
Same day |
£ 600 |
£ 300 |
£ 900 |
Business visa for Other Nationals (living in UK)
- Original, signed passport: Passport must have at least 2 blank pages for visa purposes, must be valid for at least 6 months.
- Passport-type photograph: Two recent photographs should be in colour and of the size of 2-inch x 2 inch (50 mm x 50 mm). Photo specification here
- Proof of Status: UK Residence permit, endorsed in the passport or issued as a Biometrics card, this should be valid for more than 6 months after your return from India.
- Confirmation of Employment: Employer letter (original) (less than 1 month old), signed, headed letter (addressed to the HCI, London OR its respective consulates) clearly stated Purpose of Visit, Applicants Name, Passport number, Start & Expiry date of the passport, Duration of stay in India (per trip -if applicable) proxy signature are not acceptable.
- Proof of business invitation: Invitation letter from a company/business (addressed to the HCI, London OR its respective consulates) clearly stated Purpose of Visit, Applicants Name, Passport number, Start & Expiry date of the passport, Duration of stay in India (per trip -if applicable) Letters need to be signed by authorised signatory of the company, proxy signature is not acceptable
- Bank statements: Original or pdf copy of 3 months UK current account bank statements.
- Declaration: Please provide filled Declaration (Printed and duly signed)
- Authorization: Please provide filled Authorization (Printed and duly signed)
- Additional Document Checklist: Download the additional document checklist
- Additional Form: Download the additional Form here
- Note: Indian Missions/Posts will be granting Business Visa with 10 years’ validity and Multiple Entry facility to the Citizens of United States of America (USA), Canada, Japan, United Kingdom (U.K) and South Africa with stipulation that ‘Continuous stay during each visit shall not exceed 180 days and registration not required’. However, in the case of USA, Canadian, Japanese, United Kingdom (UK) and South African nationals of Pakistan origin, Business Visa will be granted after prior clearance from competent authorities.
- Business Visa for passport holders: Business Visa for all passport holders of Pakistani Origin/Pakistani Passport , Bangladesh,Sri Lanka,China, Nigeria and Afghanistan.
- Please Note: That this list is not exhaustive and does not guarantee a visa. The High Commission of India or its Consulates reserve the right to ask for additional documents if required.
Business visa fee for Non UK National
Visa Category |
Type of visa |
Validity |
Processing |
Embassy fee |
Service fee |
Total cost |
Business (Standard) |
Single/Multiple entry |
up to 1 year |
5-15 business days |
£ 180 |
£ 70 |
£ 250 |