Odyssey Tours and Travels has an experienced documentation team to assist clients with processing tourist and business visa applications for almost all countries in the world including UK. We assist clients looking to visit the UK for varied reasons including tourism, visiting friends and family, attend business meetings, trainings or conferences and more.
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Odyssey can assist with the UK visa applications for travellers visiting the UK for the following purposes:
- Tourism
- Visiting Friends / Family
- Visiting to give any exam or attend workshop
- Attend Business Meetings or Negotiations
- Attend Business Trainings
- Attend Conferences or Exhibitions
UK VFS centre across India - New Delhi, Chandigarh , Goa, Ahmedabad, Gurugram, Bengaluru, Mysuru, Cochin, Thiruvananthapuram, Mumbai North & South, Pune, Jalandhar, Jaipur, Chennai, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Kolkata
Premium Application Centre - Where VFS not available. Additional VFS charges applicable for the same centre - £80
- Andhra Pradesh – Vishakhapatnam – Greenpark
- Assam - Guwahati - Radisson Blu
- Karnataka - Mangalore - Vivanta
- Kerala - Calicut - The Raviz Hotel
- Kerala - Kottayam - Santamonica
- Madhya Pradesh - Indore - Radisson Blu
- Madhya Pradesh - Bhopal - Taj Lakefront
- Maharashtra - Nagpur - Radisson Blu
- Odisha - Bhubaneswar - Babasaheb
- Punjab - Amritsar - Radisson Blu
- Punjab - Ludhiana - Park Plaza
- Tamil Nadu - Coimbatore - Peelamedu
- Uttar Pradesh - Noida - Radisson
- Uttar Pradesh - Lucknow - Alambagh
UK Visa Eligibility
The eligibility requirements for securing a short-term UK Standard Visitor Visa are as follows:
- You must show that you will leave the UK at the end of your trip;
- You must be able to support yourself (and any dependents applying with you) for the duration of your trip;
- You must be able to pay for your return or onward journey;
- to prove that you have a frequent and on-going need to come to the UK;
- You must be able to provide proof of any business or other activities you want to do in the UK (if you are not coming to the UK for a holiday).
The eligibility requirements for securing a long-term UK Standard Visitor Visa are as follows:
- You must be able to justify that the reason why you need to come frequently to the UK is not likely to change while your UK Standard Visitor Visa is valid
- You must be able to prove that you plan on leaving the UK at the end of each visit
Checklist of documents required:
Here are the basic documents required to submit with a UK visa application (based on the purpose of travel):
- Valid + Expired Original Passports
- Visa Application to be filled online (which we do on behalf of clients based on the information provided)
- Covering Letter
- Bank Statement for last 6 months showing sufficient funds
- Last 3 years Income Tax Returns
- Occupational Proof (Business Registration / Leave & Salary certificate / Retirement documents / Student Bonafide or relevant document)
- Investments (if any)
- Property Document
- Invitation Letter along with Invitee details & documents
- Exam/ Workshop/ Exhibition or Conference Registration
- Business Invitation along with other details
- Employer Cover letter along with other financial documents
For more details, we request you to kindly get in touch with us.
UK Validity & Visa Fees:
Applicant has an option to choose the visa duration from 6 months to 10 years and the visa fees and conditions vary as per the duration applied - longer duration visas have additional conditions:
- 6 Months: Rs.18,200/-
- 2 Years: Rs.69,000/-
- 5 Years: Rs.1,22,000/-
- 10 years: Rs.1,52,000/-
Odyssey Service Charges is Rs.4130 (Incl. 18% of GST) per person.
Processing Time:
United Kingdom Tourist/Family/Friend/Business Visa takes 15-20 working days on normal basis
Note: Visa & VFS Fee are subject to change without any prior notice. The above visa fee information is updated as on 1st July 2026
UK Priority Visas:
Super Priority Visa:
Get a visa decision by the end of the next working day. Additional conditions apply with this service.
Cost: Additional cost of Rs. 1,32,500 & available at selected Visa application centres
Priority Visa - Non-Settlement:
If you need your visa in a hurry, you can use UK Visas and Immigration’s Priority Visa - Non-Settlement for your visit, work or study application.
This will put your application at the front of the queue at every stage of the decision-making process. Additional Conditions apply with this service.
Cost: Additional cost of Rs. 67,500 & available at selected Visa application centres , Time taken for this visa will be 5 to 7 working days.
VFS Additional Services & Charges:
Document Scanning Assistance: (Recommended)
Speedy scanning preparation to save you time. VFS Global will help with preparing, sorting and arranging your supporting documents for your visa application. Your documents will be arranged using the required barcode separators, saving you precious time as they are scanned for submission.
Cost: Rs 2400 per person
Premium Lounge:
Enhance your visa application experience with added comfort and convenience. The Premium Lounge offers a dedicated space with personalised assistance to make your visit more relaxed and efficient.
When you choose the Premium Lounge at a Visa Application Centre, you'll receive:
- Access to a separate lounge with personalised support from dedicated staff.
- Refreshments and a range of added value services.
- Document Upload Assistance - Professional document scanning and upload to meet the quality control requirements and to be transmitted to UKVI for consideration with your application or Self-upload Document Checking Service - Expert review of self-uploaded documents, with support provided to resolve any quality issues or discrepancies.
Full details of the Premium Lounge services and benefits will be available at the Visa Application Centre. Book now and enjoy the comfort of the Premium Lounge.
Please note, using the Premium Lounge service will not affect the outcome of the visa decision nor the speed with which it is made.
Cost: Rs 6050 per person
Prime Time Appointment:
Apply for your visa outside of standard hours
Ideal for busy working professionals, this service allows you to apply for your visa outside of our normal working hours.
Once at the visa application centre, the exclusive opening hours allow you to beat the queues and process your visa application with ease and speed.
Cost: Rs 5950 per person
On Demand Mobile visa services:
Visa Submission Made Simple - Right at Your Doorstep
Experience the convenience of completing your entire visa application process without leaving your home, office, or school campus.
With VFS Global’s On Demand Mobile Visa Service, our trained professionals come to you, equipped with authorised biometric tools to collect your application, photo, and fingerprints - all in a single visit.
Why Choose This Service?
- One-stop solution: Submit your application and biometrics in one go.
- Flexible locations: Available at homes, offices, schools, and campuses.
- Group-friendly: Perfect for families, businesses, student groups, summer schools, and tour parties.
- Efficient and time-saving: Ideal for larger groups wanting to apply together at the same time and place.
Pricing
The fee indicated below is the base price per application. Since this service is customised to your specific needs, the total payable amount may vary based on factors such as your location, group size, and other logistical expenses.
Individual
| Group Size |
Price per Customer |
| 1 |
INR 12,000.00 |
| 2 and above |
INR 8,660.00 |
After Issuance of UK E-VISA:
For UK travel, stamped visas are no longer issued on passports. Indian passport holders must now obtain an E-Visa. To do so, they are required to register and create a UKVI account on the following website: https://www.gov.uk/evisa/set-up-ukvi-account. Registration must be completed via a mobile phone, where applicants will upload their passport and personal details such as email ID and mobile number. The passport number and date of birth will serve as login credentials for future access.
The website will prompt applicants to download the UKVI app, where they must capture a valid passport photo and a live face photo for verification. Once these steps are completed, applicants will receive an Immigration Status document and a Share Code, both of which must be carried when traveling to the UK.
If you previously obtained a stamped UK visa, it remains valid until its expiry date. However, even with a valid stamped visa, travellers must still register and create a UKVI account to complete the E-Visa process.
VFS UKVI account creation: Rs 1200 ( Optional. Please note: we can assist for the same and our service charges will be Rs 590/- including 18 % GST. For UKVI account creation, applicant needs to physically present in our office along with the valid passport)
UK Visa FAQ’s:
It is ideal to apply for a UK visa at least 3 months prior to the date of travel.
You must possess a passport valid for travel to the UK with a validity date at least six months beyond your intended period of stay in the UK and you should have minimum 2 pages blank on both sides
Yes. The Standard Visitor Visa allows people to enter the UK for several reasons. This includes travel, tourism, and leisure purposes, visiting friends or relatives; as well as short term business appointments, academic conferences, participating in sporting events or creative/artistic work, and receiving private medical treatment in the UK. The Standard Visitor Visa has replaced the following types of UK Visas:
- Family Visitor visa
- General Visitor visa
- Child Visitor visa
- Business Visitor visa, including visas for academics, doctors and dentists
- Sports Visitor visa
- Entertainer Visitor visa
- Prospective Entrepreneur visa
- Private Medical Treatment Visitor visa
- Approved Destination Status (ADS) visa
A UK Standard Visitor Visa is usually valid for 6 months and allows multiple entries to the UK. You can stay for maximum up to 6 months only. You can apply for a longer-term UK Visa if you travel regularly to the UK. These UK Visas are valid for 2, 5 or 10 years and allow multiple entries for up to 6 months on each trip.
No. Confirmed return tickets are not required for the UK Visa application and you do not need to purchase flights or confirm travel arrangements until your UK Visa decision has been received.
It is highly advisable to submit your old passports (if any) especially if your old passport contains visas showing previous foreign travels (eg Schengen, USA, Canada etc.). It is extremely useful for the UK Embassy to see such direct evidence of previous travels abroad and seeing an old passport with good travel history can often enable them to process your UK Visa application much quicker.
All UK Visa applicants are required to provide biometric data (10-digit finger scans and a digital photograph) as part of the UK Visa application process.You will have to go to your nearest UK visa application centre in person to provide your biometrics. The finger scans are electronic so the staff do not need to use any ink, liquid or chemicals. You will have your digital photograph taken at the same time and the whole procedure should take no more than five minutes to complete. You should make sure that you do not have any decoration (such as henna), or any cuts or other markings on your fingertips before having your finger scans. You should also make sure that if you have any cuts and bruises on your face, they have healed or disappeared before you have your photograph taken. Digital photographs must be of your full face and you should not wear sunglasses, a hat or any other head covering (unless you wear it for cultural or religious reasons but the face must not be covered).
For UK Visa every time you enroll for a fresh visa application (Apply for a UK Visa), it is necessary for applicant to submit his/her Biometrics.
Every applicant who is submitting the UK Visa application must attend the Visa Application Centre in person. Children less than 5 years need to attend, but are not required to provide their biometric data. Children less than 18 years need to be accompanied by any family member or guardian.
Online UK Visa application tracking is not available on UK Visas and Immigration website. To track UK Visa application status, you must use the UK Visas and Immigration’s email or phone service, which is chargeable.