This guide covers all UK visa fees from India for 2026, in Indian rupees from the Home Office calculator. The 6-month tourist visa costs ₹18,322, the Student visa ₹75,732, the Skilled Worker visa ₹111,156 and the spouse visa ₹280,128, with priority processing an extra ₹67,861. India is #1 in the world for UK visitor, student and work applications — and its 82% visitor grant rate still produced the most refusals of any nationality.
UK Visas from India
UK Visa Fees from India 2026: All Prices in Indian Rupees
UK Visa Fees from India 2026: Full Price List
UK visa fees for Indian citizens are paid in rupees through VFS Global at the Home Office rate of about ₹135.72 per £1 (August 2026). The 6-month visitor visa costs ₹18,322, the Student visa ₹75,732, the Skilled Worker visa ₹111,156 (up to 3 years) and the spouse visa ₹280,128. Priority processing adds ₹67,861 for 5-day decisions; super priority is ₹135,721.
The Home Office sets its own exchange rate quarterly, which differs from the market rate, so rupee fees move when the rate resets. All figures here come from the Home Office visa fee calculator (August 2026) and are paid in rupees through VFS Global centres across India — always confirm the live figure there before paying.
India leads the world in UK visa applications across every major category: #1 for visitor visas (622,668 in the year ending June 2026), #1 for student visas (89,763) and #1 for work visas (53,206). The cost ranges from ₹18,322 for a short tourist visit to ₹280,128 for spouse settlement — the sections below give every route's price.
UK Visitor & Tourist Visa Fees from India 2026
The UK Standard Visitor route covers tourism, family visits, business and short courses for Indian citizens, with each stay capped at 180 days. If you are visiting family, a UK-based host can support the application — our visitor visa sponsor guide explains how. The current rupee prices:
UK visitor visa fees from India in rupees (2026)
| Visa Duration | Fee (INR) |
|---|---|
| 6 months (Standard) | ₹18,322 |
| 2 years (Long-term) | ₹68,675 |
| 5 years (Long-term) | ₹122,556 |
| 10 years (Long-term) | ₹153,093 |
Source: Home Office fee calculator, August 2026 exchange rate
UK tourist visa fees for Indians — what the fee covers
The "tourist visa" is the same Standard Visitor visa: ₹18,322 for 6 months, covering tourism, family visits, business meetings and courses of up to 30 days. There is no separate or cheaper tourist category — one fee covers all visitor purposes, and you can mix them in a single trip.
London, England and Scotland visa price from India
There is no separate London, England or Scotland visa. One UK visa covers the whole country — England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland — so the "London visa price" from India is the same ₹18,322. Whether your trip is Edinburgh, Manchester or Belfast: one application, one fee, every UK nation.
UK visa fees from India for 2 years, 5 years & 10 years
Long-term visit visas allow multiple entries over their validity, each visit capped at 180 days. The 2-year visa at ₹68,675 is the most popular option for Indian applicants with UK family; the 5-year (₹122,556) and 10-year (₹153,093) visas cost less per year but more upfront. All durations carry the same 82% grant rate.
UK embassy fees for a visa from India
Searches for "UK embassy fees" usually mean the visa fee itself. The British High Commission takes no visa payments and holds no visa appointments: you pay online on GOV.UK when you submit the form, and only biometrics happen in person at VFS Global. Anyone quoting a separate embassy charge on top of the official fee is not quoting a government fee.
India's strong approval rate hides the one number worth pausing on:
Beyond the standard and long-term options, the visitor family has its own price list:
Other UK visitor visa fees from India
| Visa Type | Fee (INR) |
|---|---|
| Marriage Visitor visa | ₹18,322 |
| Medical Visitor (6–11 months) | ₹31,759 |
| Visiting Academic (6–12 months) | ₹31,759 |
| Direct Airside Transit (DATV) | ₹5,632 |
| Visitor in Transit | ₹10,111 |
Source: Home Office fee calculator, August 2026 exchange rate
UK Priority & Super Priority Visa Fees in India 2026
For faster decisions, the UK offers priority and super priority services on top of the visa fee. Standard processing for non-settlement visas takes about 3 weeks; if your application runs beyond the target, see our guide on delayed UK visa decisions.
UK priority processing fees in India (2026)
| Service Type | Fee (INR) | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Standard processing | Included in visa fee | ~3 weeks |
| Priority Service | ₹67,861 | 5 working days |
| Super Priority Service | ₹135,721 | Next working day |
| Settlement Priority | ₹67,861 | ~6 weeks (vs 12) |
Source: Home Office fee calculator, August 2026 exchange rate
In practice: a 6-month visitor visa with priority totals ₹86,183 (₹18,322 + ₹67,861), and ₹154,043 with super priority. Priority is available for visitor, student and work visas, subject to slots at your VFS centre — and it buys speed, not approval, with no refund on refusal.
UK Work Visa Fees in Indian Rupees 2026
The Skilled Worker visa is the primary route for Indian professionals, requiring a job at an appropriate skill level from a licensed sponsor meeting the salary threshold or going rate. India leads global work applications with 53,206 in the year ending June 2026 and a 91% grant rate — salary-threshold rises since April 2024 cut volumes across all nationalities, but Indian applicants still top the route.
UK work visa fees from India in rupees (2026)
| Visa Type | Fee (INR) |
|---|---|
| Skilled Worker (up to 3 years) | ₹111,156 |
| Skilled Worker (over 3 years) | ₹219,597 |
| Skilled Worker — ISL (up to 3 years) | ₹85,233 |
| Health & Care Worker (up to 3 years) | ₹43,974 |
| Health & Care Worker (over 3 years) | ₹85,233 |
| UK Ancestry | ₹111,156 |
| Global Talent (visa stage) | ₹27,823 |
Source: Home Office fee calculator, August 2026 exchange rate
2-year and 5-year work visa cost in Indian rupees
A Skilled Worker visa of up to 3 years — including a 2-year grant — costs ₹111,156; a visa over 3 years, such as a 5-year grant, costs ₹219,597. Roles on the Immigration Salary List pay the reduced ₹85,233 for up to 3 years. The IHS of £1,035 per year is paid separately in pounds — except on the Health & Care route, which is exempt and, at ₹43,974, the cheapest work option for NHS and care roles.
UK Student Visa Fees in Indian Rupees 2026
The Student visa costs ₹75,732 for Indian students. Applicants need a valid Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies, funds for tuition and living costs, and must meet the English language requirement. India is the #1 source of UK students with 89,763 applications, and its 96% grant rate is the well above the global average, ahead of Nepal (95%).
UK study visa fees from India in rupees (2026)
| Visa Type | Fee (INR) |
|---|---|
| Student visa (main applicant) | ₹75,732 |
| Child Student visa | ₹75,732 |
| Short-term Study (6–11 months) | ₹30,944 |
| Parent of a Child Student | ₹98,533 |
| IHS — student rate (per year) | £776 (GBP) |
Source: Home Office fee calculator, August 2026 exchange rate
The Immigration Health Surcharge is paid in pounds online during the application — not in rupees through VFS — so your bank converts at its own rate: £776 for a 1-year master's, about £2,328 for a 3-year bachelor's. After graduation, Indian students can use the Graduate route for post-study work, then switch to the Skilled Worker route with a sponsored offer.
UK Spouse & Family Visa Fees from India 2026
The UK partner visa costs ₹280,128 from India and lets Indian nationals join a British or settled partner. Requirements include a genuine relationship, the £29,000 minimum income requirement under Appendix FM, and adequate accommodation — and Indian family applicants enjoy a strong 91% grant rate.
UK spouse & family visa fees from India (2026)
| Visa Type | Fee (INR) |
|---|---|
| Spouse/Partner visa | ₹280,128 |
| Fiancé(e) visa | ₹280,128 |
| Parent of British Child | ₹280,128 |
| Adult Dependent Relative | ₹493,346 |
Source: Home Office fee calculator, August 2026 exchange rate
The initial visa runs 33 months, followed by a 30-month extension, then settlement after 5 years on the partner route — each later stage carries its own in-UK fee and surcharge, covered in the spouse visa and ILR guides. The £29,000 requirement is the biggest barrier for many families, with savings and self-employment income among the options.
UK Visa Success Rate for Indians 2026
India's grant rates are strong across every route — above the global average on visitor visas and near the top on study and work. The volume is what sets India apart: even at 82%, more Indian visitor applications were refused than any other nationality's. Cross-country context is in our UK visa success rate analysis.
UK visa grant rates for India (year ending June 2026)
| Visa Category | Applications | Grant Rate | Refused |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visitor visa | 622,668 | 82% | 111,749 |
| Student visa | 89,763 | 96% | 3,846 |
| Work visa | 53,206 | 91% | 4,377 |
| Family visa | 3,277 | 91% | 241 |
Source: Home Office Immigration System Statistics, year ending June 2026
India vs other nationalities on visitor visas
How India compares with its neighbours and the global average:
Visitor visa grant rates by country (year ending June 2026)
| Country | Grant Rate | Refused |
|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh (lowest) | 46% | 22,949 |
| Pakistan | 55% | 72,115 |
| Sri Lanka | 71% | 9,151 |
| India | 82% | 111,749 |
| China | 91% | — |
| Global average | 79% | — |
Source: Home Office Immigration System Statistics, year ending June 2026
Total Cost of UK Visa from India 2026
The application fee is only part of the total. Stays over six months add the Immigration Health Surcharge and the TB test (about ₹5,000–8,000 at approved clinics); a 6-month visitor needs neither. Realistic scenarios, with IHS converted at the August 2026 rate:
Total cost of a UK visa from India — 2026 scenarios
| Scenario | Visa Fee (INR) | IHS | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visitor, 6 months | ₹18,322 | None | ₹18,322 |
| Master's, 1 year | ₹75,732 | £776 (~₹105,300) | ~₹1.86–1.89 lakh |
| Skilled Worker, 3 years | ₹111,156 | £3,105 (~₹421,400) | ~₹5.38–5.41 lakh |
| Spouse visa, 33 months | ₹280,128 | £3,105 (~₹421,400) | ~₹7.07–7.10 lakh |
Source: Home Office fee calculator, August 2026 rate; IHS converted at ~₹135.72/£
The surcharge is £776 a year for students and £1,035 for everyone else, paid in pounds at your bank's own rate; Health & Care Worker holders are exempt. The master's, worker and spouse totals include the ₹5,000–8,000 TB test. The spouse route's later extension and settlement stages carry their own in-UK fees — see the spouse visa and ILR guides for those figures.
How to Apply for a UK Visa from India 2026
All UK visa applications from India start online on GOV.UK, with biometrics given at a VFS Global centre — our guide to the UK visa application form walks through the form itself. The steps:
- Step 1: complete the online application on GOV.UK
- Step 2: pay the visa fee in rupees and the IHS (if applicable) in pounds
- Step 3: book a VFS Global appointment — Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chandigarh, Ahmedabad, Pune, Jalandhar, Kochi and more
- Step 4: get a TB test at an approved clinic, if applying for over 6 months
- Step 5: attend the VFS appointment for biometrics (fingerprints and photograph)
- Step 6: submit required documents via self-upload or at the centre
- Step 7: wait for the decision; if refused, you'll receive a refusal letter explaining why
TB test requirement for Indian applicants
India is on the Home Office tuberculosis screening list: a test from an approved clinic in India is required for all visas longer than 6 months, typically costing ₹5,000–8,000. Visitor applicants staying 6 months or less do not need one.
If your application is refused
A refusal letter sets out the specific grounds. Our guides on UK visa refusal reasons and your chances after a refusal explain whether to reapply with stronger evidence or take another route — addressing the exact refusal reason first is the single most useful step.
Sources: fees from the Home Office visa fee calculator at its August 2026 exchange rate (about ₹135.72 per £1); grant rates and volumes from the Home Office Immigration System Statistics, year ending June 2026. Figures verified 30 August 2026 at the August 2026 Home Office exchange rate.
Frequently Asked
Questions about UK Visa Fees from India
It depends on the type: 6-month visitor visa ₹18,322, Student visa ₹75,732, Skilled Worker visa ₹111,156 (up to 3 years) and spouse visa ₹280,128. All fees are paid in rupees through VFS Global at the Home Office rate of about ₹135.72 per pound. Priority processing adds ₹67,861 for 5-day decisions.
The UK tourist visa for Indians is the Standard Visitor visa at ₹18,322 for 6 months — there is no separate tourist category or cheaper option. It covers tourism, family visits, business and short courses, with stays up to 180 days. Long-term options cost ₹68,675 (2 years), ₹122,556 (5 years) and ₹153,093 (10 years).
Long-term visitor fees from India: 2-year ₹68,675, 5-year ₹122,556, 10-year ₹153,093. All allow multiple entries with each stay capped at 180 days. The 10-year visa works out to about ₹15,309 per year — far cheaper per year than repeated 6-month applications at ₹18,322 each.
The priority visa fee in India is ₹67,861 on top of the standard fee, for a decision in 5 working days. It is available for visitor, student and work visas; for settlement visas it cuts processing from about 12 weeks to 6 at the same ₹67,861. A 6-month visitor visa with priority totals ₹86,183.
Super priority costs ₹135,721, added to the standard fee, for a next-working-day decision. A 6-month visitor visa with super priority totals ₹154,043. It is available for non-settlement routes — visitor, student and work — subject to slot availability at your VFS Global centre; settlement applications use standard priority at ₹67,861.
There is no separate UK embassy fee — the British High Commission takes no visa payments. What people call the embassy fee is the visa fee itself: ₹18,322 for a 6-month visit, paid online on GOV.UK during the application. Only biometrics happen in person, at VFS Global centres, and charges there beyond the visa fee are optional added services.
A Skilled Worker visa of up to 3 years — including a 2-year grant — costs ₹111,156; over 3 years, such as a 5-year grant, ₹219,597. Immigration Salary List roles pay ₹85,233 (up to 3 years), and the Health & Care Worker visa is ₹43,974 with no IHS. Other workers pay IHS of £1,035 per year in pounds. India's work grant rate is 91%.
The Student visa fee is ₹75,732, plus the Immigration Health Surcharge of £776 per year of study, paid in pounds. A 1-year master's therefore costs about ₹75,732 plus £776 IHS plus the ₹5,000–8,000 TB test — roughly ₹1.86–1.89 lakh in total. India is #1 for UK student visas with a 96% grant rate.
No — there is no separate London, England or Scotland visa. One UK Standard Visitor visa at ₹18,322 covers England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, whether you visit London, Edinburgh, Cardiff or Belfast. The visa is issued by UK Visas and Immigration, not by any nation within the UK.
India se UK ka tourist visa ₹18,322 ka hai 6 mahine ke liye. 2 saal ka visa ₹68,675, 5 saal ka ₹122,556, aur 10 saal ka ₹153,093. Student visa ₹75,732 aur spouse visa ₹280,128 hai. Ye fees Home Office ke exchange rate pe hain. Priority service (5 din mein decision) ke liye extra ₹67,861 lagte hain. India ka visitor grant rate 82% hai.
6 महीने के विज़िटर वीज़ा की फीस ₹18,322 है, स्टूडेंट वीज़ा ₹75,732, स्किल्ड वर्कर वीज़ा (3 साल तक) ₹111,156 और स्पाउस वीज़ा ₹280,128। सभी फीस होम ऑफिस की तय दर पर रुपये में, ऑनलाइन आवेदन के समय दी जाती है। वर्क, स्टडी और फैमिली वीज़ा पर इमिग्रेशन हेल्थ सरचार्ज पाउंड में अलग से लगता है।
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