India Visa

India Student e-Visa

Requirements for UK students admitted to a recognised education or training institution in India.

India Visa / Student Visa

Indian Student Visa for UK Applicants

Studying, training or taking a short course in India?

Since January 2025, the Government of India's Ministry of Home Affairs has offered a dedicated e-Student Visa (e‑S V), applied for entirely online.

Apply for your Indian student e-visa with 1a visas. We prepare and submit your application by our visa specialists before it's lodged, so you're not guessing what the Indian government wants to see.

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How reliable is 1a Visa Service?

Built for First-Time Applicants Who Don't Want to Get This Wrong

With over 10 years of visa consulting experience, built through our team's work in Germany since 2013, we now bring that expertise to clients across the UK from our London office.

· Specialist document review

Every application is checked line-by-line against the Government of India's current published requirements for your specific visa category.

· Real support by phone/email, not a chatbot
Real people, not just a portal Questions about your course, your NOC, or your financial evidence? Speak to someone who processes these applications every week.

· One simple form

No official paperwork maze.

Skip the confusing multi-page government form and category jargon. Fill out the simplified form, and we turn it into a correctly completed application for you.

Which India Student e-Visa Do You Need?

Nine e-Student Visa Categories

We'll Confirm the Right One for You

The Government of India issues the e-Student Visa (e-S V) under several purpose-specific categories. Getting this right the first time avoids delays. Here's what each one covers.

Higher Education

Degree/diploma study at an institute registered on the Study in India (SII) portal, including South Asian University and Nalanda University

Student Exchange Programme

Exchange students coming via an SII-registered partner institute

Indian Languages & Indian Knowledge Systems

Courses in Hindi/regional languages or India's traditional knowledge systems

Buddhist Studies

Study at SII-registered centres for Buddhist studies

Yoga

Yoga courses at SII-registered institutes

Vedic Culture

Study of Vedic culture at SII-registered institutes

Indian Music & Dance

Classical/traditional Indian music and dance training

AYUSH Practices

Education, training and skill development in Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy

Short-Term Courses

Shorter, defined-length courses at SII-registered institutes

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What You'll Need for the Indian Student e-Visa?

Documents Required for the India Student e-Visa

Every applicant needs the four items below. We review each one against Indian government requirements.

Passport bio-data page

a clear scan showing your photo and personal details.

Letter of admission

from a recognised Indian educational institution, stating your course and its duration.

No Objection Certificate (NOC)

from India's Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Only if you're joining a medical or paramedical course

Proof of financial support

either a letter of support from a parent/guardian with a bank guarantee certificate, or your last 6 months of bank statements

How to apply for an India Student e-Visa?

The application process with 1a Visa is only 3 steps

1

Apply

Fill in our simplified online form.

Upload required documents.

2

Check

Our visa specialist reviews everything against current Government of India requirements and flags anything missing before submission

3

Pay securely by UK card, in GBP. No overseas charge to spook your bank's fraud checks.

4

Done

We'll email your issued e-Visa the moment it's approved. Print a copy and keep it with your passport for arrival in India.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the India Student e-Visa the same as a regular student visa?

No. The e-Student Visa (e-S V) is a distinct, fully online visa category the Government of India introduced in January 2025 for study at institutions registered on the Study in India portal. A regular (paper) student visa, applied for in person through a visa application centre, still exists and applies in circumstances the e-Visa scheme doesn't cover. Source: Press Information Bureau, Government of India, 10 January 2025.

Can UK nationals apply for the e-Student Visa?

Yes. The United Kingdom is on the Government of India's current list of nationalities eligible to apply for e-Visa services. Source: Government of India, official e-Visa portal, indianvisaonline.gov.in.

Does my institution need to be registered anywhere?

Yes. Your Indian host institution must be registered on the Study in India (SII) portal for most e-Student Visa categories. We verify this for you before your application is submitted.

What if I'm joining a medical or paramedical course?

You'll need an additional No Objection Certificate (NOC) from India's Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. We'll tell you if this applies to your course and help you request it.

How do I prove I can financially support myself?

Either a letter of support from a parent/guardian with a bank guarantee certificate, or your last 6 months of bank statements. Source: Government of India, official e-Visa portal.

What if my application is refused?

Visa decisions are made solely by the Government of India; we can't influence or guarantee the outcome. Our role is to make sure your application is complete and correctly documented before it's submitted, which is the single biggest factor within your control.

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