Processing
Standard Visitor visa processing time from India
Direct answer
Reviewed by UK Visa Desk counselling team, Visa counsellors, Pro Lifeset Overseas Pvt Ltd, Patiala. Licence 849/DC/PTA/PLA/LC-3/2024. Last verified .
Standard service
3 weeks
From biometrics at VFS to the decision email
Verified 8 October 2026
Priority
5 working days
Bought at the VFS appointment
Verified 8 October 2026
Super priority
1 working day
End of the next working day after biometrics
Verified 8 October 2026
What slows Indian files
- Bank statements that need verification with the branch; Indian co-operative and small private banks take longest.
- A sponsor in the UK whose status or income is checked against HMRC records.
- Peak months: May to July for students, October to December for visitors before the holidays.
- Any previous refusal, which moves the file to a more senior officer.
Related questions
How much is the UK visitor visa from India in 2026?ShowHide
£135 for the 6-month visa, which the Home Office charges in rupees at about ₹17,865. Add about £500 for priority or £1,000 for super priority if you want a faster decision, plus any VFS add-ons you choose. Our fee calculator converts the total at today's rate.
How much bank balance do I need for a UK tourist visa?ShowHide
There is no fixed figure. The officer compares the cost of your trip with your income and savings over 6 months. A balance built up gradually that covers the trip comfortably, with normal salary credits and spending, is far stronger than a large sum deposited last month.
Can my parents in Punjab get a 6-month visa to visit me in the UK?ShowHide
Yes. Parents usually apply with a sponsor letter from you, your payslips and bank statements, your eVisa share code and your tenancy. They still need their own ties: pension, land records, other children in India, and a history of returning from previous trips.
Tools
Fee calculator in rupees
Every Home Office fee and the health surcharge, totalled in rupees at a dated rate.
Visitor checklist
Bank statement, sponsor letter and ties evidence for a visitor file.
Refusal reason decoder
Paste the paragraph from your refusal letter and read what it means.
Processing times tracker
Standard, priority and super priority times for Indian applicants, updated monthly.
Related routes
- Punjab licence: 849/DC/PTA/PLA/LC-3/2024valid to 22 July 2029
- CIN: U52291PB2024PTC060508Pro Lifeset Overseas Pvt Ltd
Pro Lifeset Overseas Pvt Ltd, licence 849/DC/PTA/PLA/LC-3/2024. Applicants outside the UK only; applicants in the UK are referred to a regulated adviser.