Which India eVisa do I need to visit Delhi?

For a holiday or to see family in Delhi, UK citizens need the India Tourist eVisa. If your trip is for meetings or work-related visits, the Business eVisa applies. Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) is a designated eVisa entry point.

When is the best time to visit Delhi from the UK?

October to March is the most comfortable period, with warm days and cool evenings ideal for sightseeing. Avoid the intense heat of April to June and the monsoon humidity of July to September. December and January can be foggy but pleasantly cool for British visitors.

How long is the flight from the UK to Delhi?

Direct flights from London Heathrow to Delhi take around 8 to 9 hours with British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and Air India. Delhi is the most frequently served Indian city from the UK, so fares are generally competitive.

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Why UK travellers love Delhi

Delhi is where old and new India meet head-on: Mughal forts and Lutyens' colonial avenues sit minutes from glossy metro lines and rooftop bars. For British visitors it is both a destination in its own right and the natural starting point for the Golden Triangle - Delhi, Agra and Jaipur - the most popular first-timer's route in India. With the most frequent direct flights from the UK of any Indian city, it is also the easiest to reach.

Which eVisa do you need for Delhi?

For a holiday, sightseeing or visiting friends and family, UK citizens need the India Tourist eVisa. If you are travelling for meetings, conferences or work-related visits, look at the Business eVisa instead. Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) is a designated eVisa port of entry, so you can land on an eVisa without any complication. Compare all options on our visa types page.

Top things to see

Red Fort & Old Delhi - the Mughal heart of the city, best explored on foot or by cycle-rickshaw through Chandni Chowk.
Humayun's Tomb - the elegant precursor to the Taj Mahal, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Qutub Minar - a soaring 12th-century victory tower in the south of the city.
India Gate & Rajpath - the ceremonial centre, especially atmospheric in the evening.
Akshardham & Lotus Temple - two of modern India's most striking places of worship.

Best time to visit

The comfortable season runs October to March, with warm days and cool evenings ideal for sightseeing. April to June brings fierce heat, and July to September the monsoon. December and January can be foggy - occasionally disrupting flights - but the cool weather suits British visitors well. For a full breakdown, see our guide on the best time to visit India from the UK.

Getting there and arriving

Direct flights from London Heathrow to Delhi take around 8 to 9 hours with British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and Air India. On arrival at Terminal 3, follow the e-Visa immigration counters and have your printed eVisa, passport and e-Arrival Card ready. Allow extra time during the busy early-morning bank of UK arrivals. See our processing time guide to make sure your eVisa is approved well before departure.

Explore more of India

Pair your Delhi trip with these other favourites for UK travellers:

Goa - beaches and a relaxed coastal pace.
Mumbai - India's dynamic commercial capital.
Kerala - backwaters, tea hills and Ayurveda.

Visiting Delhi from the UK