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OUTDATED... AS OF DEC '22, BRITISH CITIZENS WANTING TO VISIT INDIA CAN GET EVISAS! WILL DELETE SOON.
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- OUTDATED... AS OF DEC '22, BRITISH CITIZENS WANTING TO VISIT INDIA CAN GET EVISAS! WILL DELETE SOON.
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UPDATE, 24/11/22: AIR SUVIDHA FORM NO LONGER REQUIRED FOR INTERNATIONAL TRAVELLERS.
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Main reddit post:
/ applying_for_india_tou...
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Submitting info for the paper visa and getting your PDF:
indianvisaonli...
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Booking an appointment:
www.hcilondon....
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Useful info and overview of the process:
services.vfsgl...
Checklist:
drive.google.c...
Another checklist (if needed):
drive.google.c...
Declaration form:
visa.vfsglobal...
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Other stuff you'll need to do once you've got your visa and your flights booked:
www.newdelhiai...
www.nhs.uk/con...
OUTDATED... AS OF DEC '22, BRITISH CITIZENS WANTING TO VISIT INDIA CAN GET EVISAS! WILL DELETE SOON.
Are there any travel agents that can do this for me ,im happy to pay a fee , i see this is out dated , will you make anothe video on the new rules ?
Absolutely wonderful video!!
Just to confirm, has everyone else found this as horrendously stressful as me or am I being precious 😂
Yes! Omfg yes
The initial form-filling was only mildly stressful, but I've only just realised how difficult it's going to be to get an appointment. It's 24th November and all the slots up to and including 9th January are already taken, any from 10th January not yet opened.
Thanks so much for this, i wouldn't have noticed E-Visas were available if you hadn't updated the title. Thanks for saving me a couple bangers
Thanks for the video... Just realised how bad this process is today... Takes over a month to get an appointment at the moment so I'll miss my trip 😂
Unfortunately UK citizens have been removed from India's eVisa system. It is however available to nationals of “156 eligible countries” from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe as well as the whole of the European Union members. No officiall reason has yet been given as to why the Indian Government has done this. However, understandably it remains furious over the tight restrictions the British authorities place on Indian visitors to the UK, and perhaps this is the way it is showing its displeasure.
Absolutely stupidity 🤣 . What can you expect from Indian government
thanks so much for this! best resource I found and at the perfect time too, gives me a lot less stress over the whole process
You're most welcome
Thanks a lot mate .. as a British Asian and having gone through a bad OCI application process .. appreciate it a lot the links you have submitted to make this a less stressful experience .. much appreciated ..
Im cancelling my trip.Too much bother.I'll go to Thailand instead.
Completed this same process myself recently. Did it whilst I was in Spain at the Madrid VFS centre and it was super quick and easy. Appointments much more readily available there - completed the forms online and had an appointment at 9AM the next day!
Is that because you are in the EU ?
@@rodden1953 What do you mean sorry?
@@TheWanderLife where did i say sorry ?
Hi Cameron, thanks for being a superstar and giving up your spare time to help people out. I have a question for you and as many others if you would all be kind enough to comment. On the final part of the online application where you upload a photo it details some very simple instructions, but on the linked government of India detailed instruction sheet it says this "Make sure that photo presents full head from top of hair to bottom of chin. Head should measure 1 inch to 1-3/8 inches (25mm to 35mm). Make sure eye height is between 1-1/8 inches to 1-3" ... WTF !
You're welcome!
Aha well, I didn't even realise those exact specifications existed!
Just stick to the regular passport style specs and you will be fine. If in doubt, do what I did - visit a passport photobooth.
The photo I uploaded online was actually just a rough image I took at home against a white wall with some decent lighting. It doesn't have to match the physical passport style photos you print either.
@@CameronSpencer Thanks again mate, and last question sorry. Is the validity of the one year visa 120 days before needing to apply again?
@@caselldavies5673 do you mean how long it lasts? It lasts exactly a year from when you receive it. You have a max stay of 6 months then you have to leave India and come back 2 months later.
@@CameronSpencer I know It's a very cautious question but I really don't want to leave any stone unturned. With the 30 day visa it expires if you don't use it within 120 days. I was wondering if the year visa worked like that or can you enter any time in between the one year period that was granted.
Props on the video!
Thankyou! Very much appreciated.
Finally!!! Some actual information on this process. So good to hear it’s possible to get a visa to stay more than 30 days. Did you put in ‘12 months’ on the question where it asked for ‘length of visa’?
Yes I believe I did.
Cheers for putting this together.
This is so helpful, thanks! I was really panicking thinking we wouldn't be able to get one but glad to hear of someone who's done the process recently and has a 1 year visa! I only put 6months multiple on my pdf so hopefully it gets accepted. Did you say it takes a couple hours at the embassy? Its says aldwych on my pdf but gunna book cardiff as i live in Bristol. Also was your passport photo style different from the photo on the pdf? Thanks again!
You're welcome! Sorry for the delay in replying. Yes my photo on the PDF was different than the ones I took later in the booth. I had to cut out a newer photo and stick it on the PDF document with glue. I did spend about 2 hours waiting for my appointment. They'll ask you how long you want your visa to be and then you pay so I think that's fine.
For anyone struggling to get appointments, the Marylebone option right at the bottom of the appointment drop down list has availability as early as the week after next. They opened the centre to deal with the current fiasco, so I would get your appointment booked ASAP before this centre gets overwhelmed as well. If have an appointment for the week after if anyone would like to ask me questions. Thanks again to Cameron for making this video 👍
Hi there do we have to pay for the fees for the visa before the appointment
@@nilonez4426 I paid on the day by card
I went to Marylebone yesterday and the process went smoother than I thought (was expecting the worst looking at comments and online reviews at VFS). Staff were surprisingly friendly and helpful. My appointment was at 2pm, got my number called in just after 3, had all my documents prepared as per checklist and was done in 5 mins and they gave me my delivery tracking number.
I was one of those people that booked the flight then realised that e-visa is no longer available for us and was panicking to see that the next available appointment slot was AFTER my flight!!! Thankfully I kept refreshing appt date for Marylebone and a slot came up the NEXT DAY! and few more slots came up 2~3 days after too, so keep refreshing the page guys you might get lucky! the lady behind the counter told me that the current processing time to get passport delivered back is between 6 to 10 working days but can also be as soon as 3 days. Hope this helps!
@@sunny8prdn8 useful info! Does your tracking number work when you search it? Mine says the number is unrecognised so a bit worried. 4th working day, not yet received passport but was told to expect 5-7 working days.
@@milannayee2478Yeah same for me, and from what I can see, many others too. This is my 3rd day and still saying tracking number is not recognised.
I guess the passport is still being processed with HCI and tracking number only becomes active once they pass it on to DX delivery maybe?
I have two more weeks before my flight D:
This information in video very helpful for me thanks for doing this it was really headwork to do aal that but I already applied for my partner to go india with me now waiting for passport to come back 👍
Thanks, this really helped me out. Just waiting for my appointment now...
How did your appointment go? Any tips? I have mine in 2 weeks
@@TheLiamO23 got my visa, they put a sticker in your passport and send it back to you after about a week. I was at the centre for around 3 hours so allow plenty of time, most of that was queueing outside. Seemed like a lot of people got at least one thing wrong on their application and had to redo it on a computer they had there (another long queue). My photos were too small and I had to redo them at a photo booth they had there, make sure you have some cash & coins just in case. Not sure what I would have done if someone in the queue hadn’t have given me change for a £20 to use the machine. If you follow this video, the application instructions and the checklist in the description you should be fine. Good luck!
@@jf8141 thanks for the help!! So I have printed out application form, declaration & a photocopy of passport and intend on getting the photos done there as the correct sizing would be guaranteed. Apart from that did you take anything else?
Thank you again for the help 💪
@@TheLiamO23 no that’s all they needed, I took two copies just in case but that’s probably overkill. Worth noting that the Photo Booth wasn’t working when I arrived and we had to wait for someone to come and fix it, if I had to do it again I wouldn’t rely on anything at the centre working as expected!
So useful thank you! Does anyone know what it's like to apply from outside the UK as a Brit? I'm in Hungary, do you think I just go to the Indian embassy in Budapest?
Hey, probably a few weeks late here, but I also did mine abroad (in Spain) and it was actually miles easier than doing it in the UK. I essentially completed the same process per this video, as you would in the UK - attended a VFS visa centre, not an embassy etc (video on my channel if it's helpful)
Thank you! so helpful
im still at a loss , can i stay for more than 30 days on a 'tourist visa' ?
seems i cant apply for an e visa because im from the UK ? :S
No eVisa for us Brits but we can certainly stay longer than 30 days! Mine is multiple entry for 1 year. You can get up to 5 years.
Just have to follow my guide and you'll be fine.
Thank you for this very useful and informative video I followed the process and didnt have any problems.
Would just like to add a few things that other people might find useful
If you are applying for more than one visa you need to have a individual print out of the appointment confirmation letter even if you are applying together.
If you have booked a appointment and found your application was wrong you can redo the application form i would suggest taking both copies to the appointment and informing the visa officer of the change.
Ensure that all the information provided is correct and accurate as if you have made any mistake the application will be rejected on the spot before you make it to your appointment resulting in loosing your place and booking another appointment is very difficult.
Last but not least give the visa officers a break as the amount of people that turned up with incorrect application forms and some even turned up without the correct documents were unbelievable.
To be on the safe side i paid a travel agent a fiver to double check my documents to ensure it wouldnt be rejected on the spot.
Luckily eVisas are now back on!
But thank you very much for your tips, they're very useful
I applied for my visa on the 4th of august and about a week later I received my passport back with a note saying that my application is under process and that they will let me know when to resubmit my passport. I still haven't received any update since and my flight is next week. has anyone else had the issue of waiting this long, I now believe I'm going to have to delay or cancel my flight because of this. anyone has any advice on what I should do? I called and emailed them many times with their only tip telling me to wait with no reason on why it is taking so long.
Sorry to hear that, hopefully someone can help you! Sometimes issues can occur and there are delays. I hope they fix things soon.
Hey did this end up getting sorted? What had happened? How long after this did you end up getting an update/the visa. Did you have to resubmit your passport?
@@maazm9191 believe it or not I still haven't received my visa, they emailed me to send out my passport a few weeks after I posted this comment but ever since I've received nothing. any opportunity to go abroad is gone for me now. I'm pretty sure they lost my application and I've been constantly trying to contact them to get my passport back, I don't even want the visa at this point just my passport back.
I’m so sorry to hear that you’ve had to go through this situation. I think maybe if you visited the same centre in person or tweeting them explaining the situation. Such an unusual situation I don’t know why this has happened. Either way I hope everything gets sorted for you! Which centre did you go to if you don’t mind me asking.
thank you for your video I thought the tourist fee was 72 pounds! are there any other charges? and how much do we need to pay for the courier, please? I cant find this information anywhere.
I paid £147 by card on the day inc. delivery for my multiple entry 1 year tourist visa. No other hidden costs except parking at the Hounslow centre which I did via an app!
Hey! Hope you’re well, some good news. Everything got submitted. They didn’t even really check much, just made sure my application matched passport details. One passport copy and one picture. The lady had said it will come via courier directly to my home. From your experience, did you get an email or something in regards to it being dispatched etc. how do they contact you so I know to be in on that day.
I did get an email and then DX delivery let me know when it would be delivered and between what times.
But you can also track your parcel on the DX delivery website and it should give you updates. Make sure you don't have any adblocker on.
Awesome stuff thank you so much!! How many working days did yours take? By the way they didn’t ask anything about the prev evisa that we spoke about. Did yours cost 147 including the postage?
@@maazm9191 mine took 3 working days. Okay re: eVisa, no problemo. Yes I spent that amount on my multiple entry 1 year tourist visa inc. delivery.
I filled out the first form twice and i didnt receive any pdf? where does this pdf go too?
such a relief to know you can go for more than 30 days!! how soon before you were wanting to go did you arrange your visa? i read somewhere that it is valid for 120 days from issue, is that correct?
I arranged my visa about a month before I flew. Mine is valid for a whole year and is multiple entry but 180 days max at a time, then you have to leave India for 2 months before coming back.
thank you so much -
Thanks Cameron for doing this. Very helpful. I have spent ages trying to figure out the process.
Can we go to whatever office we choose??
We live in Devon and Cardiff is our nearest off
You're welcome. Yes that's fine, you can go to Cardiff. 👍
Just a quick question, do you remember which consulate you chose when doing the PDF application?
Hi! Just wondering what you entered as a reference in India on your visa application? Thank you for making this video 🙏🏻
You're welcome! Can you explain a little more about the reference please? Are you talking about a code? Or do you mean something like the address you're staying/location/person?
@@CameronSpencer it asks for a reference in India (name and number). But I haven’t booked anything yet 🙈
I’m also confused with this. Currently don’t know anyone in India and so unsure who’s details to put down?
@@sambarker9610 I just used a hotel that I will book, not sure if that's right but hopefully!
@@SkyeSamuels okay thank you! Do you know if it worked for your application?
`Hi I just went this this process and got rejected because in the on the form where it says NATIONALITY/REGION I put British Subject. The gus said it was denied because I should have put BRITISH CITIZEN as per my passport - I am now reapplying and there is no option to put BRITISH CITIZEN in the NATIONALITY/REGION drop down - however there is just UNITED KINGDOM... should I put this? What did you put to get through successfully?
UNITED KINGDOM should be the correct option. You're not from an overseas territory or a commonwealth country, etc. :) Best of luck!
This comment saved me, was about to take my filled out form with this mistake (UK British Subject) and hand it in. Checked here first though and saved some time. Thanks goodness Cameron Spencer uploaded this video.
Sorry to be a pain. You mentioned about getting a passport photo from say Tesco. I presume this is taken to the appointment along with the other documents. In the online application however near the end it states to download/ attach a photo. Is this required or do you skip that section(if it allows) and just produce the passport photo at the interview?
Yes you do attach a digital photo online, but then after that you print out some passport style photos (you can go to Tesco, etc.). The digital photo and Tesco photobooth photos didn't match on mine (even had different haircuts) but it didn't matter. Just make sure they're a good standard. You then have to glue one of the passport standard photos on to the form.
Very helpful video, thank you.
I was wondering where you read that the passport holders' ID will need to be presented on delivery if they are not at home?
I was informed about this by DX delivery. I think it may have been customer service or an email of some type.
This video has been incredibly useful, thank you for making it and the reddit post. I have a question about the appointment. Do you have to get there early for your slot or are they quite punctual? I have a 13:30 slot next week in Birmingham and was going to show up at 13:15 but I'm being told to get there a few hours earlier as there will be a long line for some reason. I'd have thought with booking a time slot you would get that slot definitely.
What is far more likely is a delay. For me, I had to wait 2 hours in the queue (past my scheduled time) before getting my appointment. Don't get there super early, just 30 mins I'd say. Otherwise you may be waiting a very long time!
@@CameronSpencer Thank you for replying. Thought I'd give an update in case anyone was interested. I got there at 12:40, and was in a line just for the front desk until 13:10. The front desk spent 2 mins checking my application and then gave me a waiting token where I waited for my number to be called. This was called at 14:00 ish. It took 1 min for the fella to flick through my docs and send it off. 6 to 10 days is the timescale I was given for my passport to come back.
@@rxnjkxur9335 okay great, so you ended up waiting about an hour. Not too bad. :) Thanks for the update.
Hello all, can you please tell me how many days are your visa taking? I have my appointment on the 19th and my tickets are booked for 30th. I realised it now that I should not have pre-booked tickets but it’s all done now and I am not sure if my visa will arrive on time.
@@rubinarai165 Hey, so mine arrived in the post this morning. Exactly a week from my appointment. Mine was for a tourist visa from a British passport in case that's helpful.
Thank you great information. Can you get 5yr VISA or not? Do you have to attend VISA centre or can you do it all via post?
No you have to attend. Yes there is a 5yr option.
Do you think I could apply for a 30 day visa now, if I’m planning to go next August? Nice one mate
Unfortunately not, it seems that the visas are valid from when you get them and then last 'x' amount of days. At least that was the case with my 1 year multiple-entry visa. Got it in April 2022, valid until April 2023.
How long can I get indian visa for from a third country? Is it only a month?
Sorry, not sure what you mean!
When do you pay? At the visa centre or when you fill forms in
At your appointment in the Visa centre. :)
Hey Cameron! Just one regarding to the latter part, where you had to add your covid pass etc etc. How does it work if don’t actually have your plans in place for India yet? By that, I mean that I plan on heading to Nepal in a few weeks and would like, after a couple of months there, to cross the land border into India on a currently unknown date or location. Am I all good once I just have the passport back with the paper visa or? I’m in Spain currently so will be applying from the vfs centre here in Madrid
Hello, I would check the COVID rules when travelling into India from Nepal and then fill out the Air Suvidha form once you've finalised your flights from Nepal to India. That shouldn't be an issue and won't affect your Tourist Visa. The COVID pass and Air Suvidha are not part of your Tourist Visa application. :)
@@CameronSpencer cheers Cameron, that’s brilliant! Another one, well couple, that I’ve encountered when completing the initial form….present address and permanent address…for me, I’m in Spain with in-laws so my current address is different from my typical address in England..should I resubmit the form and just put my UK address? Because I’ve heard I may need to prove my address (will be visiting the Madrid VFS office). Further, does the photo you upload, need to be identical to the photo you attach to the physical copy? Whole thing is so unclear! Cheers
@@waynegibson643 my photos were not the same.
As for the address, it'll be whatever your permanent address is. You can resubmit if you put the wrong address.
Then you'll have to tell them the address you're staying at is the one you want the passport delivered to.
Hi thanks for the video, its most useful. One question- when it says passport and copy, what do you provide a copy of? Is it just the photo page?
Take a photocopy of your passport page (just the entirety of the passport page) and make sure you have some separate passport standard photos printed too with the correct dimensions (they can he brand new photos). Photo booths for passport style photos are useful.
@@CameronSpencer so we upload a photo and provide hard copies?
Hey! Someone help pls? I have an appt booked but I have booked it before doing the visa application and not put File No./ Application Reference No./ Ref No. * as I didn’t have it at that time. Does anyone know what I can do? Will it be okay still as long as I take everything. With me to the appointment? I booked this weeks in advance so I wouldn’t be able to get another appt in time at this point.
That shouldn't be an issue so long as you have everything in order. You could always phone ahead to check, if you are worried.
Hi Cameron, a very informative video and Reddit post!
I would just like to ask, what piece of information/ documents did you take along for your meeting?
- PDF document (application)
- Attached passport size photo to the PDF
- For the signature area, I'm guessing this is okay be handwritten?
- Any additional documents to take? please kindly advise.
My only concern I feel I have is for the application part it had asked for previous visa issue date and number, but I think I may have inputted an older date and number 😟.. so, i was thinking in the interim to create a new application and re enter the relevant issue and number. I had only booked my appointment today for the beginning of November 2022. So, I'm hoping that's not a problem creating a new application and booking a new date for my meeting too (with my new application deets)
Anyways enough rambling around - once again highly appreciate any feedback and thanks for supporting us all!
You're welcome! :)
Please refer to the checklists linked in the description. Handwritten signatures are fine. I printed a scanned copy of my passport too on an A4 sheet of paper.
Don't forget the declaration form and sign it too. Link is in the description. Also print the appointment confirmation page itself (with your time on it).
RE: reapplying - I had someone message me recently about reapplying as they made a mistake with their photo ID (didn't look right and it wasn't the right orientation) and they had the wrong consulate selected originally (Edinburgh instead of London). They then made a new PDF application with the corrected photo ID and consulate. I've asked him for updates.
UPDATE: I've just spoken to the guy and he went with his 2nd application no problems. He did phone VFS for advice and they said that the old application becomes invalid, so that's all good!
It is currently impossible to get appointments please help
Sorry to hear that! Have you tried other centres in the UK? London, Cardiff, etc?
@@CameronSpencer yes mate it's terrible at the moment
@@JJ-bv7fc damn, that's annoying! How long are the waiting times? Are you saying the nearest appointments are more than a month or two month away?
The earliest appointment is 02 nd dec
Hi, thankyou for the video, i dont know if there is a problem with the website but i cant even get onto indianvisaonline site to even begin the application process! Any ideas or suggestions? Thankyou
Hello Cameron,
Is the process same for renewing the Indian visa? My visa is about to expire in October end.
Sorry I'm not sure about that! Try contacting the embassy.
What have people written as place of issue for the passport? Is United Kingdom accepted or should it by IPS or HMPO?
I matched what was on my passport but I'm sure UK would suffice too.
Did you write on the form what ever was written under Authority on the passport? I can't see place of issue on UK passports.
@@poppins12310 ah yes the authority for mine is HMPO.
@@CameronSpencer thank you!
£147 an absolute racket. I won’t be going
Hey I just wanted to ask, you’ve mentioned passport size which is I think 35mm x 45mm. (Portrait rectangle) However I have the visa size photos which is 2”x2” which is I think 51mmx51mm. (Square). Is this okay? Thanks for this video by the way, super helpful 👍🏻
That's a good question! Hopefully you'll be fine but it might be worth checking out the links in my description for the photo sizes and other requirements.
@@CameronSpencer Thank you! 😃
Is there any particular time when VISA appointments are released? And can we book appointment at any VFS office or does it have to be within the Jurisdiction? I am trying to book VISA appointment but not appointments in the next 30 days. Found 19th Aug date in Belfast so I booked that but not sure if they will accept my application there as I live in Bradford near Leeds.
I'm not too sure about that unfortunately, probably best to phone the embassy or send an email.
How did you get on Nawaz? I am having a similar problem. Have booked Cardiff because of lack of appointments in the Midlands.
How long after the appointment did it take for them to accept your application? Did you find out at the appointment or did you have to wait?
I got my passport in the post after 3 working days. Everything was accepted at the appointment.
Is there any chance that they will be using eVisa again or is it unlikely? Looking to go February or March 2023.
Unfortunately not! No sign of it coming back yet.
Really informative so massive thanks for this guide. Just one question when/hiw do you pay the fee? At the appointment? In cash?
At the appointment with a card is what I did. :)
@@CameronSpencer oj great ots just tje checklist has it as a sepertate item before attend rhe appointments amd I was thinking I cant find the website to pay
Just checked on the air suvidha website and it saying that this process has been discontinued, can you confirm?
Yes, that's great! I'm heading back to India on the 5th of December.
timesofindia.indiatimes.com/travel/travel-news/india-scraps-air-suvidha-form-filling-for-international-arrivals/amp_articleshow/95692761.cms
I checked a few days ago and it was still a requirement, but now it has indeed been scrapped. Great timing for me aha!
@@CameronSpencer Had my appointment yesterday and they took my passport, does this mean its confirmed that my visa is approved or will I only find out once I get my passport?
@@sunny8prdn8 that's a good question. If they've accepted all your documents and you're all clear, there shouldn't be a reason for them not to issue it.
@@sunny8prdn8 they informed me that I was successful via email and told me my passport was on its way via a courier.
Hey this is great, thanks for your help my girlfriend and I had our appointment today about the visa with all our documents. Can I please check however once you go to your appointment and they send everything off how soon after do you find out if your visa has been approved or not? can it still be turned down at this point?
You're welcome! Sorry for the delay in replying. I think they'd reject your stuff at the appointment if there were issues. Not 100% sure but they do check things there.
Thanks 🙏
Hi, Could you please tell me if the 2 x 2 photo you have to paste onto the printed application has to be the same photo as what was uploaded onto the pdf?
The photo which you have uploaded during your visa application process should have to be the same photo onto the printed application. I guess.
But, whether the photo upload during your visa application is mandatory? Or just fill the visa application form online, print it and then paste photo onto the printed application?
Mine weren't the same so I wouldn't worry!
Amazing vid thank you! I am curious about choosing the time i want my visa to be for. I would love a 2 year visa. Is it worth asking for this and to your knowledge what would the likelihood be that they grant it for 2 years? And if they say no would they give me less, eg say 1 year or reject it directly? Also, i would be going there to travel and explore various places whilst earning money remotely. Shall i inform them of this or is there a better way to maximise my chances of them granting me a 2 year visa?
Many thanks for the video and namaste. 🙌
Jye
You're welcome!
Honestly I wouldn't mention the remote work, no reason to. I did some remote work myself (piano teaching online).
They shouldn't say no to you for the 2 years visa. Yes, do specify that you want 2 years and also 'multiple entry' if that's what you want.
When should I apply for the visa if travelling out on 1 December 2022
I'd say no later than a month before you go. You might have to wait 2 or 3 weeks for an appointment, then hopefully only a week for a decision. But it fluctuates depending on how busy things are.
Hi, when you go to the appointment can you pay the visa fee by cash or card ?
I paid by card. Not sure about cash.
I have applied for 60 months visa for india. is it right thing to do?
I heard somewhere that it cannot be more than 1 year. I am so worried have appt at Hounslow tomorrow. Please can someone reply..plzzz🙏🏻
Don't worry about that. They'll talk to you about it at the desk. I don't recall reading about the maximum being a year but you should be okay. If everything else is in order then you can discuss that with the person at the appointment.
How did your 60 month application go?. Also what was the cost?. Did you have letter of invitation?. Thank you 🙏
Can I book an apt at any VFS site in the UK? Or does it need to be under the correct jurisdiction?
Preferably the correct jurisdiction, however I've heard others have gone to a different region and it doesn't matter. Still, I'd phone ahead to check.
@@CameronSpencer Thank you - I managed to get through on the phone about this so thought I'll post on this if it helps anybody!
You can apply to any VFS site in the country, however, the online form needs to match where you go for the apt (therefore if you state VFS Birmingham on your online form, then the centre you have the apt needs to be the VFS Birmingham). I had already booked an apt at a different VFS site to my online form but I have been told that I can redo the application form and change this centre to match my appointment area (and still keep the apt I have already booked) - You just need to bring a copy of the old application form (as this matches the apt booking) and the new form as well as a covering letter stating the reason for the new application.
@@CameronSpencer and can I just check please what you put for place of issue for your passport? I'm seeing mixed things between United Kingdom and IPS/HMPO
hey thanks for the video! booked an appointment this morning, no confirmation email though, how long did it take to get one?
It should come through quickly. Check spam and if nothing after a couple of days, send them an email or phone to confirm.
hey sorry for another question dude just worried, i originally put birmingham on my application for but my appointments at belfast u think they wud cancel me because of that?
@@scottdeverinne3764 you should be okay but maybe phone them to check.
@@scottdeverinne3764 hello... just seek your assistance as I also filled Birmingham as indian mission but getting appointment at hounslow? Will there be any issue
Hi bro thanks for the information can I change my reference details after submitted application like phone number ect or corrections in name rafrance for tow ?
Not too sure about that one! You could resubmit if you wanted to but might be too much hassle. Best to contact VFS and ask.
Hey I have one more quick question, on the paper application there’s a “Previous Visa” section. However my previous visa was an EVisa. Did you also have this situation? If so, what would I put for Place of Issue as the EVisa was issued online.
Ah okay that's interesting! I didn't experience this as I didn't previously have a visa, however, place of issue would most likely be the UK (like it is on your passport or HMPO). That's what they're asking I guess. Are there any listed options?
For passport I had put HMPO. However for previous visa there’s no drop down on the place of issue part. I’ve put “Indian Visa Online Evisa” as that’s the site. I hope they allow me to re do it if it’s incorrect. Thanks for your response by the way it means a lot!
@@maazm9191 great, did you put the previous visa reference code in anywhere?
Yep! On the application it asks for the Visa Number. The previous evisa email gives a visa number/ETA number which I’ve put in. Also printed off the evisa email as an evidence. 👍🏻
@@maazm9191 sounds good! You'll be fine
Do we need digital passport photo as well as physical photos? Thx
You've already uploaded the photo online and all you need to do next is take printed passport standard photos with you. The kind you get at passport style photo booths.
The photo you uploaded online doesn't have to match the printed photos.
@@CameronSpencer Do we need digital passport photo to upload during the visa application process? Is it mandatory?
Hi I want to know how much does the regular visa cost?
It cost me £145 for a 1 year multiple entry visa
Is ivisa a viable option at the present moment?
Edit: Ah did you mean eVisa? Not an option at the moment I'm afraid.
I've heard there might be a long wait before getting an appointment right now but I don't know how long the visa processing times are currently. Worth checking the news online and typing in 'India tourist visa UK' to see what processing times are like.
@@CameronSpencer
ivisa is a website that supplies visa to all countries.
There saying they can supply business visa for India, just trying to see if anyone can confirm this. Thanks Cameron 🙏
Are there any travel agents that will do this for me ?
Hello, yes I think you can, although you can do an eVisa now which is much easier I believe.
i found one they charge £250 i think its woth it if it saves me so much time
@@rodden1953 Are you not able to do the eVisa at all?
@@CameronSpencer ive never done one and im really bad with paperwork and useless with computers
@@rodden1953 okay, no worries. Perhaps you could get someone to do it on your behalf? But I guess if you do some phoning around, you can find a decent agent.
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