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.
- •
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 the India visa cost for British passport holders?
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 British passport holders apply?
Only on the official government portal: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/tvoa.html
Do British passport holders need to visit an embassy for India?
No — this route is applied for online. The official portal is indianvisaonline.gov.in.
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.
Can I pay an agent to speed up my eVisa?
No. The Government of India does not authorise any agent or intermediary to charge fees for emergency, express or e-Visas or the eArrival Card.
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.
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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.