India — entry requirements for UK travellers
This hub summarises what United Kingdom passport holders need to know before visiting India . For the full facts table, long-form guide, and official source link, see the corridor page below.
Current verdict: E-visa required — UK passport holders need an India e-Visa before travel for tourism, business, or medical visits.
UK → India visa requirements (full guide)
Planning a trip to India ? British passport holders should confirm entry rules before booking flights or accommodation. UK passport holders need an India e-Visa before travel for tourism, business, or medical visits.
For most leisure visits, the permitted stay is: e-Tourist visa commonly allows double entry and up to 30 days per visit (verify category on approval). Always check whether your itinerary counts as tourism, business, or transit — categories can have different rules even when the headline verdict is the same.
Application steps for UK citizens: Apply on the official Indian e-Visa website; upload photo and passport scan; pay online fee. Use only official government portals or embassies — third-party “visa agencies” often charge large markups for the same form.
Border Compass publishes a dedicated UK → India corridor page with a plain-English verdict, cost and processing fields, and FAQs sourced from official guidance. Requirements can change — use the source last checked date on that page and confirm with the primary official source before you travel.
Border Compass is UK-focused in Phase 1. Travellers with other passports should check their own government’s travel advice.
Frequently asked questions
- Do UK citizens need a visa for India ?
- UK passport holders need an India e-Visa before travel for tourism, business, or medical visits.
- Where should I check India entry rules for British passport holders?
- Start with our UK → India corridor page, then confirm on the official source linked there. Border Compass focuses on UK outbound travel; other nationalities may have different requirements.
- What type of entry applies for India ?
- Current classification: E-visa required. This reflects standard tourist visits — work, study, or long stays usually need a different permit.