Tourist e-Visa
Holidays, sightseeing and time with friends or relatives. Short courses and short-term volunteering add a letter from the course provider or voluntary organization.
Tourist e-Visa pageIndia e-Visa for British Citizens
A British passport is where this page starts, but the trip itself decides the rest. India has three e-Visa categories here, each tied to a purpose, so the first job is to put your journey into one of them.
After that, three things matter: the price of the option you would choose, the time you should allow, and the papers to have ready. Two of the five options carry prices set specifically for the United Kingdom, and they are marked so they are easy to find.
General guidance for planning. It does not assess eligibility or predict any result.
Match the trip to a category
Business e-Visa
Meetings, trade fairs, conferences, seminars and workshops. For meetings an invitation letter is optional, if applicable; conferences, seminars and workshops list an invitation from the event organizer.
Business e-Visa pageMedical e-Visa
Consultations, treatment and follow-up care, with a letter from the hospital or treatment institution. Someone only accompanying a patient may need a different visa category.
Medical e-Visa pageWebsite service prices
Published website service prices in USD, shown as Regular and Express for each option. Options with a UK-specific price carry a notice tag.
Tourist e-Visa · 30 days
Regular USD 85Express USD 105
Tourist e-Visa · 1 year
Regular USD 140Express USD 180
Tourist e-Visa · 5 years
UK priceRegular USD 685Express USD 785
Business e-Visa · 1 year
UK priceRegular USD 425Express USD 525
Medical e-Visa · 60 days
Regular USD 220Express USD 250
Timing board
- Express
- Priced higher on every option
- 2–3 working days
- Regular
- Priced lower on every option
- 4–5 working days
Estimates only. Approval and delivery dates are not guaranteed.
Papers to have ready
- A readable scan of the passport page that carries your details.
- A recent color photograph. Photograph requirements may vary, so check the current specifications before applying.
- A purpose letter or invitation, only where your category lists one.
Based in Singapore?
If you hold a British passport but live in Singapore, there is a separate guide that explains how passport nationality and residence differ when planning an India trip.
British passport holders living in SingaporeBefore you book anything
- One category describes the whole trip.
- The price for your chosen option and speed is written down.
- The estimate fits comfortably before your dates.
- Every document gives the same names and dates.
Ready to apply?
British Passport Holder FAQs
Why do two options have different prices for British passports?
The website lists its own United Kingdom prices for the Tourist e-Visa (5 years) and the Business e-Visa (1 year), and the page tags both. No reason for the difference is given. The other three options use the general list, and the fees page shows the same figures.
What if my trip is part holiday and part work?
Take the purpose that matters most as your starting category, then check current guidance carefully instead of guessing about the rest. The visa options page lays the three categories out together.
Is Express worth choosing for the 5-year option?
Express costs more on every option, including the 5-year Tourist e-Visa, and is estimated at 2–3 working days against 4–5 for Regular. Choose it only if your dates are close, since neither estimate guarantees approval or delivery.
Where do I look up which papers my purpose needs?
Open the requirements guide, which sets them out purpose by purpose. Treat it as a general reference, not a full list, and revisit it before applying because conditions can change.
What should British passport holders have ready before applying for an India eVisa?
Choose the category and service level that match your trip, then have your passport details, a recent photograph, your travel dates and any supporting documents ready, so you can enter every detail exactly as it appears in your documents.