India Visa for UK Citizens: eVisa, e-Arrival & Entry Paths
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Stand: 30 July 2026. For most short tourism or business trips, UK passport holders are on India’s eVisa eligible list. This hub is your decision entry and article index. Start with the India eVisa guide for categories, timing, and how to apply — or begin with application help on 1avisas.co.uk. Fee tables and step-by-step apply detail live in the eVisa guide — not on this page.
Short answer
- Usually need an eVisa: Yes for typical short visits — the United Kingdom is listed among eVisa-eligible nationalities. GOV.UK also states British citizens need a visa unless they hold a valid OCI card.
- Categories (overview): e-Tourist, e-Business, e-Medical, and related eVisa categories. Full category rules → eVisa guide.
- Cost, validity & how to apply: See the eVisa guide, or get help on 1avisas.co.uk. Fees are country-specific (plus bank charges) — amounts are in the guide, not here.
- e-Arrival ≠ visa: Before arrival you may also need an e-Arrival card (arrival information within 72 hours) — that is not a visa.
Articles in this hub
| Topic | Article | Who is it for? |
|---|---|---|
| India eVisa | India Visa for UK Citizens: Complete E-Visa Hub | Start here — categories, apply, timing |
| Official vs platforms | Best Website for an India eVisa | Official portal vs platforms |
| 30-day / 1-year / 5-year | Which eVisa duration do you need? | Tourist validity options |
| e-Arrival | India e-Arrival Card for UK Travellers | Arrival card ≤72h · ≠ eVisa |
Decision help — which India entry path?
| Situation | Typical path | More |
|---|---|---|
| Tourism or short business · UK passport · eVisa-eligible | eVisa | eVisa guide · Start on 1avisas.co.uk |
| Want help filing the eVisa online | Assisted electronic filing | Start on 1avisas.co.uk |
| Before landing · arrival information | e-Arrival card (not a visa) | Form help on 1avisas.co.uk · official DIY on Government of India channels |
| Sticker visa / consulate filing needed | Consulate / sticker DIY | Mission channels — not via 1avisas.co.uk sticker agency services |
Pitfalls (L2):
- Passport basics: at least six months validity at application (portal); GOV.UK also expects expiry at least six months after arrival and blank pages.
- Timing: for e-Tourist and e-Business, apply online minimum 4 days before arrival.
- Fees: country/territory specific; bank charges may apply; pay at least 4 days before travel. Amounts → eVisa guide.
- Before you fly: carry your ETA and confirm status shows GRANTED before travel.
- Need help? Start on 1avisas.co.uk for assisted eVisa or e-Arrival form filing.
Not via 1avisas.co.uk: sticker visas or consulate appointment services — use mission DIY for those paths. e-Arrival form filing and India eVisa assistance are available via 1avisas.co.uk.
FAQ
Do UK citizens need a visa for India?
Yes for typical visits — unless you hold a valid OCI card. UK passports are among nationalities eligible for India’s eVisa. Details: eVisa guide.
What does an India eVisa cost?
Fees are country/territory specific (plus bank charges). Current amounts and validity options are in the eVisa guide — not duplicated as a fee table on this hub.
eVisa or e-Arrival — what’s the difference?
An eVisa is electronic permission to travel (categories such as e-Tourist / e-Business). An e-Arrival card is arrival information you can submit within 72 hours before arrival — it is not a visa.
How far in advance should I apply?
For e-Tourist and e-Business, plan for at least 4 days before arrival. Leave buffer for payment and ETA status checks.
How can I apply or get help?
Start on 1avisas.co.uk for India eVisa application help, or read the eVisa guide. Binding rules remain those published by the Government of India and summarised for British travellers on GOV.UK (Sources below).
What passport rules should I know first?
At least six months passport validity at application, and enough blank pages for entry stamps. Full checklist: eVisa guide.
How 1avisas.co.uk can help
1avisas.co.uk can help you start an online India eVisa application and assist with e-Arrival form filing (e-Arrival is arrival information — not a visa).
- Offered: India eVisa (electronic) application help · India e-Arrival form filing assistance
- Not offered: sticker visas, consulate or embassy appointment services
→ Start on 1avisas.co.uk · eVisa guide
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Important notice
The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. 1avisas.co.uk is a private service provider and not a government authority, embassy, or consulate.
Entry and eVisa rules can change. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of this information. Only the official rules in force at the time of your travel are authoritative.
As of: 30 July 2026
For binding information, check the Government of India eVisa guidance and GOV.UK India entry requirements (Sources above).