UK Visa fees for Indian Citizens [2023]

Non-UK citizens who wish to visit the United Kingdom for tourism, employment, business, work, study or to join a family member or friend are required to apply for a UK visa. The applicant needs to fill out a visa application form, submit the required documents and pay the visa application fee online to book an appointment with the UK immigration authorities to submit the documents and biometric details. UK visa fees for Indians, interview questions and documentation vary based on the type of UK visa you are applying for. Let’s have a look at the UK visa fees in Indian Rupees 2023. 

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UK Visa Fees in Indian Rupees 2023

UK visa fees 2023 for Indians vary based on the category of the visa. The following tables show the UK visa fees 2023 for all the UK visa categories:

UK visitor visa fees in Indian Rupee

Standard visitor visa for UK, Isle of Man, Jersey and Guernsey

Visa typesApplicable fees (INR)
Short-term (single/multiple entry for up to 6 months)Rs. 10347
Long-term (valid for up to 2 years)Rs. 38905
Long-term (valid for up to 5 years)Rs. 69325
Longer-term (valid for up to 10 years)Rs. 86604
Visiting academic (Above 6 months to 12 months)Rs. 20694
Marriage visitor visaRs. 10347
Permitted paid engagement visaRs. 10347
Private medical treatment (above 6 months to 11 months)Rs. 20694
Standard UK visitor visa fees in Indian Rupees

UK Transit Visa Fee for Indians

Visa typeApplicable fee (INR)
Direct Airside Transit (DATV)Rs. 3621
Visitor in transit visaRs. 6622
Visit to join a ship or aircraft as a crew memberRs. 6622
Transit visa fees in INR

UK Student Visa Fees in Indian Rupees 2023

Listed below are the UK student visa fees in Indian Rupees 2023:

Short-Term Study Visa

Visa typeApplicable fee (INR)
Short-term study (Above 6 months to 11 months)Rs. 20694
Short-term study visa fees

Parents of Children at School

Visa typeApplicable fee (INR)
Parents of a student child (For up to 12 month)Rs. 54943
Fees for parents of students

Child Visitors 

Visa typeApplicable fee (INR)
Short-term (single/multiple entry for up to 6 months)Rs. 10347
Long-term (valid for up to 2 years)Rs. 38905
Long-term (valid for up to 5 years)Rs. 69325
Long-term (valid for up to 10 years)Rs. 86604
Child visitor fees

Point-Based System – Tier 4 – Isle of Man

Visa typeApplicable fee (INR)
Tier 4 student visa (main applicant and dependents)Rs. 37560
Point-based system fees

UK Student Visa Fee in Indian Rupees 

UK student visa fees in Indian Rupees 2023 are as under:

Visa typeApplicable fee (INR)
Student visa (main applicant and dependents)Rs. 37560
Child studentRs. 37560
UK student visa fees in Indian Rupees

UK Work Visa Fees for Indians

Points-based system – Tier 1 (applicable to the Isle of Man as well)

Visa typeApplicable fee (INR)
Tier 1 investor – main applicant and dependents Rs. 169484
Tier 1 entrepreneur – main applicant and dependentsRs. 107195
Tier 1 (Graduate entrepreneur) – dependents onlyRs. 39112
Tier 1 exceptional talent – dependents only Rs. 64462
Point-based system fees – Tier 1

Work Applications Made Outside UK 

Visa typeApplicable fee (INR)
Skilled worker (3 years or less) – main applicant and dependentsRs. 64669
Global business mobility – senior professional/ specialist (3 years or less) – main applicants and dependentsRs. 64669
T2 Minister of Religion – main applicant and dependentsRs. 64669
Skilled Worker, in cases where a certificate of sponsorship has been issued for over 36 months – main applicant and dependentsRs. 127785
Global business mobility – senior professional/ specialist (over 3 years) – main applicants and dependentsRs. 127785
International sportsman, where a certificate of sponsorship has been issued for up to 12 months – main applicant and dependentsRs. 26799
International Sportsman where a certificate of sponsorship has been issued for over 12 months – main applicant and dependentsRs. 64669
Skilled worker, shortage occupation (3 years or less) – main applicant and dependentsRs. 49562
Skilled worker, shortage occupation (over 3 years) – main applicant and dependentsRs. 97572
Skilled worker – Health Care visa – (3 years or less) – main applicant and dependentsRs. 25557
Skilled worker – Health Care visa – (over 3 years) – main applicant and dependentsRs. 49562
Skilled Worker – Shortage Occupation – Health and Care Visa – where a certificate of sponsorship has been issued for (3 years or less) – main applicant and dependentsRs. 25557
Skilled Worker – Shortage Occupation – Health & Care Visa, where a certificate of sponsorship has been issued (for over 3 years) – main applicant and dependentsRs. 49562
Global Business Mobility – Graduate Trainee – main applicant and dependentsRs. 26799
Work visa fees

Temporary Work Visa (also applicable to the Isle of Man) fee

Visa typeApplicable fee (INR)
Temporary Work – charity work – main applicant and dependentsRs. 26799
Temporary Work – creative work – main applicant and any dependentsRs. 26799
Temporary Work – Government Authorised Exchange visa – main applicant and any dependentsRs. 26799
Temporary Work – religious work – main applicant and dependentsRs. 26799
Temporary Work – youth mobility scheme – main applicant onlyRs. 26799
Temporary Work – Seasonal Work – main applicant onlyRs. 26799
Temporary Work – International Agreement Work – main applicant and dependentRs. 26799
Point-based system fees

Fees for other Work Categories 

Visa TypeApplicable fee (INR)
UK ancestryRs. 54943
Innovator – main applicant and dependentsRs. 107195
Overseas domestic workers employed in private householdRs. 54943
Offshore worker Rs. 54943
Representative of foreign business and dependentsRs. 64669
Sheep shearer Rs. 54943
Employees of an overseas newspaper/ news agency or broadcasting organisationRs. 64669
Start-up – main applicant and dependentsRs. 39112
Global Talent – approval letter is required – main applicantRs. 17279
Global Talent – Approval letter from a competent body in respect of an initial applicationRs. 47182
Global Talent – main applicant – approval not requiredRs. 64462
Global Talent – dependentsRs. 64462
Work visa fees

Exempt 

Visa typeApplicable fee (INR)
Diplomatic UK postingFree of charge
Diplomatic UK posting – dependentsFree of charge
Members of International Organizations on Official VisitsFree of charge
Official transit visit via the United KingdomFree of charge
Official UK visit Free of charge
Free of charge

Members of Armed Forces and Dependents 

Visa typeApplicable fee (INR)
HM Forces staff or member of foreign armed forceFree of charge
Dependents of exempt international forces applying under Part 10 of Appendix Armed Forces Rs. 54943
Work visa fees

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UK Visa Fees – Join Family

Family of Settled People 

Visa typeApplicable fee (INR)
Family visa for joining your partner, parent, proposed civil partner or childRs. 159137
Route to Settlement – other dependent relativesRs. 336277
Route to Settlement – refugee dependent relative Rs. 40146
Dependent children under the age of 21 applying under ‘Appendix ECAA Extension of Stay’ of the immigration rulesFree of charge
Visa fees for family visit

Current and former members of HM armed forces and their dependents

Visa typeApplicable fee (INR)
Pre 1997 Gurkhas (outside immigration rules)Rs. 159137
Overage kids of pre 1997 GurkhasRs. 159137
HM Forces dependents who apply under the part 4, 5, 7 or 8 of Appendix Armed ForcesRs. 159137
UK visa fees

Settlement Visa

Family of Settled People

Visa typeApplicable fee (INR)
Family visa for joining your partner, parent, proposed civil partner or childRs. 159137
Route to Settlement – other dependent relativesRs. 336277
Adults to be looked after by family members/relativesRs. 339311
Route to Settlement – refugee dependent relative Rs. 40146
Dependent children under the age of 21 applying under ‘Appendix ECAA Extension of Stay’ of the immigration rulesFree of charge
Settlement visa fees

Current and former members of HM armed forces and their dependents

Visa typeApplicable fee (INR)
Former members of UK Armed ForcesRs. 159137
Pre 1997 Gurkhas (outside immigration rules)Rs. 159137
Overage kids of pre 1997 GurkhasRs. 159137
HM Forces dependents who apply under the part 4, 5, 7 or 8 of Appendix Armed ForcesRs. 159137
Settlement visa fees

Returning Residents

Visa typeApplicable fee (INR)
Returning residentsRs. 54943
UK visa fees

Family Reunion for Asylum Seeker

Visa typeApplicable fee (INR)
Family reunion under Part XI of Asylum, Immigration Regulations  Free of charge
Post-flight non-settled peopleRs. 159137
Family reunion – other dependents relativesRs. 40146
Family reunion visa fees

UK Priority Visa Fees in Indian Rupees 2023

The UK priority settlement and non-settlement visa fees in Indian Rupees are Rs. 60,546 (spouse) and Rs. 23,247 (visit, student, work), respectively. Cost of the UK super-priority visa for tourists and visitors from India is Rs. 101,020. 

Other Visas

Visa typeApplicable fee (INR)
FCO Strategic performance funds and joint projectsFree of charge
Single entry visa for the replacement of a biometric residence permitRs. 15934
UK visa fees

Commonwealth/ Overseas Territories

Visa typeApplicable fee (INR)
Getting/ tackling/ forwarding applications on behalf of Commonwealth/ foreign territoriesRs. 14589
UK visa fees

Other Fees

Visa typeApplicable fee (INR)
Right of abode – certificate of entitlement Rs. 40146
Vignette transfer Rs. 15934
UK visa fees

When you apply for UK visas from India, keep in mind that due to the exchange rate fluctuations, the UK visa fees in Indians Rupees may vary during the year. But one must beware of online fraud which are very common these days with visa seekers.

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FAQs

How much is UK visa fee in Indian Rupees 2022 ?

The UK Government issues various visas based on the purpose of your trip. The UK visa fees in Indian Rupees 2022 vary based on the type of visa you are applying for. You can refer to the above tables to find the visa fee as per the visa type you want to get.

What are the UK visitor in transit visa fees for Indians?

UK visitor in transit visa fee in Indian Rupees is INR 6845 and the direct airside transit (DATV) visa fee is Rs. 3744. 

What is the diplomatic posting visa fee to the UK?

Diplomatic posting of an Indian official, including his/ her dependent, to the UK is free of charge.

What are UK visitor visa fees?

Standard visitor visa fees for UK, Isle of Man, Jersey and Guernsey are as under:

– Short-term (up to 6 months, single/ multiple entry): Rs. 9854
– Longer-term (valid for up to 2 years): Rs. 37,444
– Longer-term (valid for up to 5 years): Rs. 67,938
– Longer-term (valid for up to 10 years): Rs. 85,259
– Visiting academic – more than 6 months up to 12 months: Rs. 19,907
– Marriage visitor visa: Rs. 9,854
– Permitted paid engagement visa: Rs. 9,854
– Private medical treatment – more than 6 months up to 11 months: Rs. 19,707

What is UK student visa fee?

– £348 if you apply for a student visa from outside the UK
– £475 if you extend or switch to a Student visa from inside the UK

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