UK passport to India
UK citizens need a visa for India. The 30-day e-Tourist Visa costs $25 ($10 from April to June), plus a 3% bank charge. Apply on the official site at least 4 days before you arrive. There's no visa on arrival for UK citizens.
The rules
- What you need
- e-Visa (e-Tourist Visa)
- Costs
- $25
- When to apply
- At least 4 days before you arrive, and up to 120 days before
- How long it lasts
- 30-day visa: 30 days from your first arrival, with multiple entries. 1-year and 5-year visas: multiple entries from the date it's granted.
- How long you can stay
- Up to 30 days from your first arrival on the 30-day e-Visa. The 1-year and 5-year e-Visas allow up to 180 days in a calendar year. e-Tourist Visas can't be extended.
- Your passport
- Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the day you arrive, with at least 2 blank pages.
- Arrival card
- e-Arrival Card. Fill in India's e-Arrival Card online in the 72 hours before you land. It isn't a visa, so you still need your e-Visa. Official site
Quick answers
Do UK citizens need a visa for India?
Yes. UK citizens need a visa for India. The 30-day e-Tourist Visa costs $25 ($10 from April to June), plus a 3% bank charge. Apply on the official site at least 4 days before you arrive. There's no visa on arrival for UK citizens.
How much does the e-Visa cost?
$25 on the official site. Apply at least 4 days before you arrive, and up to 120 days before. Other websites charge more for the same form.
How long can UK citizens stay in India?
Up to 30 days from your first arrival on the 30-day e-Visa. The 1-year and 5-year e-Visas allow up to 180 days in a calendar year. e-Tourist Visas can't be extended.
How long does my passport need to be valid for India?
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the day you arrive, with at least 2 blank pages.
Do I need an arrival card for India?
Yes. Fill in India's e-Arrival Card online in the 72 hours before you land. It isn't a visa, so you still need your e-Visa.
Things that could change this
- Are you a Pakistani citizen? Or were you, a parent or a grandparent born in Pakistan or living there permanently?If yes: You can't use India's e-VisaPeople of Pakistani nationality or origin can't get an Indian e-Visa. Apply for a regular visa through an Indian embassy, high commission or consulate instead. It takes much longer, so apply early.
- Are you taking a vape or e-cigarette?If yes: Leave your vape at homeVapes and e-cigarettes, including refills, are banned in India. You can't bring them into the country, and breaking the ban can mean a fine or jail.
Good to know
Use only the official e-Visa site. indianvisaonline.gov.in is the only official site for an Indian e-Visa. Agents and lookalike sites may charge you more and misuse your details.
Arrive at an e-Visa airport. With an e-Visa you must arrive at one of the airports or seaports listed on the e-Visa site. You can't cross a land border on an e-Visa.
No satellite phones or GPS devices. It's illegal to bring a satellite phone or GPS device into India without a licence, even if you're only changing planes. Normal mobile phones are fine.
Health form for arrivals. Because of the Ebola outbreak, India has asked all arriving passengers to fill in a Self-Declaration Form on the Air Suvidha portal since 6 July 2026. You can do it up to 24 hours before you land.
Checked 26 October 2026 against Government of India, Bureau of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs and GOV.UK.
See the 6 official sources
- e-Visa (Government of India (Indian Visa Online))
- Country/territory-wise e-Tourist Visa fee (8 September 2026) (Government of India (Indian Visa Online))
- General guidelines for those travelling to India (Bureau of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs)
- Tourism in India (Bureau of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs)
- FAQ (Bureau of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs)
- India entry requirements (GOV.UK)