UK Visas and Immigration is beginning a phased resumption of services from 6 July. The following Visa Application Centres in India will be open:
- Ahmedabad
- Bengaluru (Global Tech Park)
- Chandigarh
- Chennai (see note below)
- Cochin
- Hyderabad
- Jalandhar
- Kolkata
- Mumbai (South)
- New Delhi
- Pune
Customers who were unable to attend an earlier appointment, will be able to log into their account to book a new appointment.
Customers who have completed their application on GOV.UK, but didn’t previously book an appointment at the Visa Application Centre, can do so from today.
Customers who wish to visit Chennai Visa Application Centre should return to this page once the local lockdown is lifted, for information on when they will be able to book an appointment.
The remaining Visa Application Centres and Enrolment locations in India will not be open for some time. Customers who had previously booked appointments at these centres will be contact to arrange for them to complete application at a different location.
Customers must have an appointment to visit the Visa Application Centre.
Customers visiting Visa Application Centres may be asked to observe physical distancing, undergo temperature checks or be required to wear facemasks, subject to local authority guidelines.
Customers exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms, including fever (higher than 37.3 degrees Celsius), cough or difficulty breathing will be helped to reschedule their application submission for another day and will be advised to seek medical attention at the nearest healthcare facility of their choice.
The following services are currently Not being offered: Super Priority Visa, Priority Visa Service (visit), Priority Visa for settlement or migration Service and Walk-in services.
All customers are advised to purchase Courier Return of their documents, so they do not have to visit the Visa Application Centre again, after a decision is made.