NOTE: ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE MADE IN PERSON. OUR SERVICE IS FOR CREATING YOUR APPLICATION AND BOOKING AN APPOINTMENT ONLY.

How long does the application process take?

Processing time in the embassy is usually 3 business days from the date of your appointment but can take longer. Please note that this embassy operates an appointment system. Your application can only be submitted on the date of the appointment and this is when the processing time begins. Once the embassy has begun the process, the passport will be unavailable until the process is complete.

What date will my appointment be booked for?

Appointment times cannot be guaranteed -- we will always attempt to book the appointment date chosen on your order to us but if this date is unavailable, we will contact you for an alternative date. We will not book an alternative appointment date without confirming with you first. Due to demand for appointments, we advise that you do not confirm any flight booking until your visa has been issued.

First time visitors are not eligible to apply for visas of over 1 year. In order to apply for the 2 or 5 year visa, you must have a previous visa and apply in person for biometric enrolment.

Applicants are only permitted to hold one valid Indian visa at any time. If you are holding a valid visa in a valid or expired passport, or have a valid electronic visa, you must present this for cancellation upon applying for a new visa.

A visa approval for passport holders of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, China, Iraq, Iran, Nigeria, Somalia or Sri Lanka will be sought from Indian Immigration before a visa is issued. The process for this can take up to & over 12 weeks.

Former Indian nationals must provide their passport surrender certificate.

FOR NON BRITISH PASSPORT HOLDERS – At your appointment, you must supply one recent & one 2 year old utility bill (gas, water, electric or council tax). Both bills should be for the same utility. If you do not pay utility bills, you will need to supply your tenancy agreement that confirms your UK residence for the past two years and that you do not pay utilities.

For non EU passport holders, you must also supply your UK residency card in addition to the above.

For those who have not resided in the UK for at least 2 years, your visa will be referred & the process can take up to 13 weeks. You will need an additional form to complete – please let us know if this is required.