UK Visa Fee for India 2026 — Official Home Office Rates
Indian passport holders applying for a UK visa in 2026 pay the fees set by the UK Home Office in the April 2026 update. The most common application is the Standard Visitor Visa at £135 for stays of up to 6 months (roughly ₹14,300), with longer multi-entry options at £506 (2 years), £903 (5 years) and £1,128 (10 years). Applications are made online through gov.uk and biometrics are given at a VFS Global centre — the busiest are Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad and Kolkata. Standard processing is quoted at about 3 weeks, though Indian applicants should realistically plan for 4–8 weeks in the summer and December rush. Priority service costs £500 (about 5 working days) and Super Priority £1,000 (next working day). Indian students remain one of the largest groups on the UK Student visa at £558 plus the Immigration Health Surcharge of £776 per year, and skilled professionals mostly use the Skilled Worker route at £943 (up to 3 years) or £1,639 (over 3 years). All fees below are also converted to Indian Rupees (₹).
UK Visa Fees for India Applicants (April 2026)
| Visa Type | Fee (GBP) | Processing |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Visitor Visa (6 months) | £135 | 3 weeks |
| Standard Visitor (2 years) | £506 | 3 weeks |
| Student Visa | £558 | 3–8 weeks |
| Skilled Worker (≤3 years) | £943 | 3–8 weeks |
| Spouse / Family Visa | £2,064 | 12 weeks |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the UK visa fee for India citizens in 2026?
UK visa fees for India citizens are set in GBP by the UK Home Office and were updated on 8 April 2026. A Standard Visitor visa costs £135 for 6 months, £506 for 2 years, £903 for 5 years and £1,128 for 10 years. Student visas cost £558 and Skilled Worker visas start at £943 for up to 3 years.
Where do India applicants apply for a UK visa?
India applicants apply online at gov.uk and then attend a VFS Global or TLScontact visa application centre to submit biometrics and supporting documents. Decisions are returned by courier or for in-person collection.
How long does a UK visa take from India?
Standard UK visitor visa processing takes about 3 weeks (15 working days) from the biometrics appointment. Priority service returns a decision in around 5 working days for £500, and super priority in 1 working day for £1,000.
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