UK Visa Fees Breakdown in Indian Rupees

Introduction

Indian citizens planning to travel to the UK must apply for the appropriate visa based on their purpose of visit, whether for tourism, education, business, or work. Each visa type comes with specific fees, typically charged in British pounds (GBP). Understanding the types of UK visas, their corresponding fees in both GBP and INR, and the conversion process is important for making accurate payments during the visa application process.

UK visa type and fees

There are several types of visas available for Indian citizens travelling to the UK. The fees for these visas are typically charged in GBP, but applicants can convert the fees into Indian Rupees (INR) for ease of payment. Below are the most common visa types and their approximate costs in INR.

• Tourist visa: A short-term standard visitor visa for tourism costs approximately £100, which is about Rs. 10,000.
• Student visa: The fee for a Tier 4 student visa starts at £363, which converts to roughly Rs. 36,300.
• Business visa: A standard business visa costs around £100, which equals approximately Rs. 10,000.
• Work visa: Fees for work visas, including the skilled worker visa, range from £610 to £1,408, which converts to about Rs. 61,000 to Rs. 1,40,800 depending on the visa duration and type.

Visa fees can fluctuate based on the exchange rate at the time of the transaction.

Also read: UK Tourist Visa from India

Conversion process of visa fees to INR

When converting UK visa fees from GBP to INR, it is important to account for currency exchange rates and any additional fees that may apply. Visa uses the foreign exchange rate available at the time of authorization to clear and settle transactions. If Visa cannot use the authorization rate, it will apply the rate available when processing the transaction. Here is how you can convert the fees into INR:

• Check the exchange rate: Visa offers an exchange rate calculator on its website that allows you to select the transaction currency (GBP) and the conversion currency (INR). The rate shown is the one available at the time of authorization. For instance, if the exchange rate is 1 GBP = Rs. 100, you can use this for conversion.
• Multiply the visa fee by the exchange rate: If a tourist visa costs £100 and the exchange rate is Rs. 100 per GBP, the cost would be Rs. 10,000.
• Be aware of additional fees: Banks may not use the same rate shown on the Visa calculator and may charge foreign transaction fees. Additionally, the exchange rate provided will not apply if the merchant or ATM operator handles the conversion.

Using Visa’s exchange rate calculator can give an estimate, but the final amount may vary based on your bank’s rates and any extra fees applied to the transaction. Make sure to verify this with your payment provider to avoid discrepancies.

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