Indian Visas

This information applies to UK passports. Some nationalities may be required to apply in person or may take longer than the normal processing time - please check.

Minimum processing time: 1 working day from time of lodging in Embassy

Documents required

1. PASSPORT valid for at least 6 months, in good condition with one completely blank page to put the visa on. Non-UK passport holders or holders of UK passports which have been issued outside the UK are required to prove 1 year’s residence in UK otherwise the visa will be referred to the authorities in India and there will be a delay and additional fee. An employer’s letter where the applicant has been in the same employment in the UK for more than 1 year is generally acceptable proof.

2. TWO passport-sized PHOTOGRAPHS

3. One completed and signed application form and completed and signed client contact sheet (please print off and fill in one for each person). Please read our Terms & Conditions.

4. BUSINESS VISAS: The above documents plus a letter from your UK employer (ORIGINAL) confirming they are sending you on business/to a conference, who the business/conference is with, exact nature of the business/ conference, the dates and that they are taking financial responsibility for you PLUS AN INVITATION from the HOST ORGANISATION IN INDIA with the dates they are inviting you and exact details of what you will be doing there.

Service Charge: £35 adults
                        £20 per child (travelling with at least one adult paying full service charge)
Visa fee:           £30 up to 6 months - most nationalities
                        £50 up to 1 year
                        £90 up to 2 years

Service charge may rise during busy periods. Urgent applications (travel within 1 working day of visa being ready) ADD £20. We may be unable to accept urgent applications or to collect and deliver during busy periods. Multiple entry visas are issued at Embassy’s discretion, proof of a 2nd trip may be necessary. Service charge includes collection and delivery within the Circle Line in London from offices during business hours. Fees payable in cash in advance when we receive your documents from you. If you live outside London and are posting your application, please include postal orders (if travelling within 10 days, otherwise cheque is acceptable) payable to Mobile Visa Service Ltd and include a return self-addressed Special Delivery envelope. Please send your passport to us by Special Delivery (insures documents and guarantees next working day delivery), cost £4, and call us the day you post it leaving a telephone number. For a very small extra fee the Post Office offers a higher level of insurance for Special Delivery post, which covers for consequential loss. We recommend you consider paying for this extra level of cover. Please ask at the Post Office.