India Visa Requirements for British Citizens (2026)
Yes — but the whole process is online: British passport holders apply for a India e-Visa. Maximum stay: 30 days. Cost: US$25. Every number on this page carries the date we last verified it.
Required documents
- Passport valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival with at least 2 blank pages
- Scanned bio-data page of passport (PDF, 10KB-300KB, all four corners visible)
- Recent passport-size photograph (JPEG, 10KB-1MB, 51x51mm, white background, front view, eyes open, no glasses)
- Travel itinerary including flight details
- e-Visa approval letter (printed or digital copy) for presentation at immigration
- Return or onward ticket from India
Fees & processing
| Visa fee | US$25 — e-Visa |
|---|
From official-portal extracts (captured ):
- •The e-Visa fee is USD 25.
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How to apply
- Apply for the e-Visa online through the authorised government portal indianvisaonline.gov.in. [1] [2]
- Submit the eArrival Card online within 72 hours before arrival, via boi.gov.in, indianvisaonline.gov.in or the official Indian Visa Su-Swagatam app. [5]
- Fill in the Self-Declaration Form at airsuvidha.civilaviation.gov.in before reaching the arrival immigration counters. [1]
- Present your passport and your e-Visa approval letter, printed or on a device, to immigration on arrival.
Before you fly
- •Foreign nationals must complete and submit the eArrival Card, which can be done online within 72 hours before arrival in India. [5]
- •The eArrival Card is arrival information only and is not a visa. [5]
- •All passengers must also fill in the Self-Declaration Form before reaching the arrival immigration counters. [1]
- •A valid passport together with a regular visa, eVisa or OCI/eOCI card is required for entry into India. [1]
Full India entry guide — customs, health, long stays — on the destination page.
Watch out for
Do not pay agents or intermediaries for emergency, express or e-Visa services, as the Government of India does not authorise them to charge such fees. [1] [2]
Visa on arrival is limited to nationals of Japan, South Korea and certain UAE nationals at selected airports, so British passport holders cannot rely on it. [2]
Recent changes
- · confirmedKuwait
- · confirmedBahrain
- · confirmedreplaced emergency e-Visa with six categories of electronic visas for nationals of Afghanistan
- · confirmedresumed Qatar
- · confirmedresumed China (including Hong Kong and Macau), only for business e-Visa
- · confirmedBritish citizens of Guernsey, Isle of Man and Jersey, and British Overseas Territories citizens of Gibraltar
- · confirmedresumed Canada
- · confirmedsuspended Canada
- · confirmedresumed Saudi Arabia
- · confirmedresumed Canada
- · confirmedSaudi Arabia
- · confirmedQatar
Policy updates affecting this route
- · confirmedPaper arrival/departure (disembarkation) card completed on arrival → Foreigners and OCI holders must submit the e-Arrival card online within 72 hours before arrival at boi.gov.in — India replaces paper arrival card with a mandatory online e-Arrival
Frequently asked
How long can British citizens stay in India?
Up to 30 days.
How much does it cost?
US$25 — e-Visa.
What documents are required?
Passport valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival with at least 2 blank pages; Scanned bio-data page of passport (PDF, 10KB-300KB, all four corners visible); Recent passport-size photograph (JPEG, 10KB-1MB, 51x51mm, white background, front view, eyes open, no glasses); Travel itinerary including flight details; e-Visa approval letter (printed or digital copy) for presentation at immigration.
Where do I apply?
Only on the official government portal: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/tvoa.html
Is visa on arrival available to British passport holders?
No. Visa on arrival is limited to nationals of Japan, South Korea and certain UAE nationals at selected airports; British travellers need the eVisa instead.
When must I submit the eArrival Card?
Within 72 hours before arrival in India, using boi.gov.in, indianvisaonline.gov.in or the Indian Visa Su-Swagatam mobile app.
Sources & last verified
Primary source: official government portal — indianvisaonline.gov.in.
Fact data cross-checked against English Wikipedia “Visa requirements for British citizens” and “Visa policy of India”, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 — attribution, not copied text.
Official-source extracts captured : [1] boi.gov.in [2] indianvisaonline.gov.in [3] mea.gov.in [4] boi.gov.in [5] boi.gov.in [6] boi.gov.in [7] boi.gov.in. Attribution to the publishing agencies; every bracketed number above points to its row here.
Last verified: . Entries, fees and rules change — confirm on the official portal before you travel.
This is general travel information, not legal or immigration advice. Rules change and enforcement varies at the border — always confirm on the official portal before you travel.