Welcome to the Consular Services of the High Commission of India, London. Applications for Consular Services except Passport and Visa can be deposited at the Consular Services counter at the High Commission, which is open from 0930 hours to 1200 hours on all working days during which 45 tokens are issued on first come first served basis. The time for collection of documents etc is 1630 hours to 1700 hours. Applicants for Consular Services are required to submit their Passports. All original documents must be submitted along with a photocopy. Consular Services are also available at our Consulate in Birmingham and Edinburgh. Click here for address and other details of the Consulates.

Applications can also be sent by post but must be accompanied by a stamped, self- addressed envelope. Fee for Consular Services is accepted in cash and through crossed postal orders in favour of The High Commission of India, London at the counter and only through crossed postal orders if the application is sent by post. Application forms can either be downloaded from the website or obtained from the counter. They can also be obtained through post by enclosing a self-addressed stamped envelope.

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More information on Consular Services offered at the High Commission of India, London:


Authentication of Apostille Documents

Attestation of Foreign Public Documents :


High Commission of India, London will not re-authenticate a public document that has been apostilled (legally attested, authenticated) by the authorities of the UK government. A document apostilled by UK Government is entitled to recognition in India and no further certification or legalization by the High Commission of India in London or its Consulates in Birmingham or Edinburgh are required. Relevant portions are contained at Article 1 of the Hague Apostille Convention, abolishing the requirement of legalization for foreign public documents in case of contracting states and are re-produced below:-more...

a)  Direct Attestation of Foreign Public Documents

An Affidavit, Declaration or Power of Attorney to be used in India which has not been authenticated by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office  can be attested at the Consular Counter of the High Commission.  The person needs to bring the documents in original along with a photocopy, valid passport and the requisite fees directly to the Consular Counter of the High Commission.  In case of Power of Attorney a photograph (s) of the executant (s) is required.  The executant is to sign the documents in the presence of the Consular Officer.

b)  Company documents

All Company documents which are duly notarised and then legalized by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office  should be submitted either in person or by post along with passport copy of one of the Directors of the company, the requisite fees  and a stamped self addressed envelope for attestation and return of documents by the High Commission.

c)  Documents issued by Indian Authorities

Birth, Death, Marriage and Educational Certificates etc. issued by the Indian authorities in India can also be attested by the Indian High Commission provided the same have been authenticated by the Consular Section of Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Patiala House, New Delhi-110001 or Branch Secretariat of Ministry of External Affairs, Kolkata. Click here more

Registration of children eligible for Indian nationality

For a child born in the UK to be registered as an Indian citizen the application must be made within one year of the child's birth on the prescribed form.

Click here to download form in word format OR click here to download form in PDF . At least one of the child’s parents must be an Indian citizen at the time of applying. Along with the application please enclose passports of both parents and a full version of birth certificate of the child. Photocopies of birth certificate and the first four and last two pages of the parent’s passports are also required. You also need to submit an affidavit stating that your child has not acquired British nationality and a similar letter from the Home Office in UK, confirming non-acquisition of British nationality by the child is also required. In case, more than one year has elapsed since the birth of your child the matter would have to refer to the relevant authorities in India.
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If you wish to sponsor a person from India for a visit to the UK and wish to apply for a sponsorship letter you need to submit the application in the prescribed form.

Click here to download form in word format OR click here to download form in PDF . You also need to submit your valid passport, proof of ownership of property if any, bank statements, salary slips or any other proof of income along with a photocopy. The application form must be signed by you in the presence of a High Commission official at Consular Counter. The fees for this service is £10.
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You can apply for a Police Clearance Certificate on the prescribed form.

Click here to download form in word format  OR click here to download form in PDF . You are also required to submit your passport and a photocopy of the first four and last two pages of your passport. The fee for this service is £17.
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To obtain a Life certificate from the High Commission the personal appearance of the applicant is usually necessary at the High Commission. The applicant needs to bring his/her passport to establish identity. The fee for this service is £2. In case you cannot come to High Commission for any reason, you would be required to send a certificate from your GP stating that you were alive on a given date. On the basis of your GP's certificate we will issue a certificate stating that according to your Doctor's certificate you were alive on a given date. If you are drawing pension from the Armed Forces, you may directly contact the Military Wing of the High Commission at Telephone Number 02078368484.
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The High Commission issues a certificate to enable transport of a dead body to India. For this the applicant needs to provide the deceased's death certificate, the Coroner's "Out of England Order", a doctor's "Free from Infection Certificate", an embalming certificate and a certificate from the undertaker confirming that the body has been packed in accordance with international regulations. Photocopies of all these documents are also required. The fee for this service is £15.
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The High Commission issues a certificate to enable transport of human Ashes to India. To obtain this certificate you are required to submit the deceased's death certificate, cremation certificate and a certificate from the undertaker confirming that the urn contains ashes of the deceased person. Photocopies of these documents are also required. The fee for this service is £17.
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For the fee structure of the various consular services offered by the High Commission of India.
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Empanelment of credible Indian Women's Organizations/Indian Community Associations/NGO for counselling and legal services to Indian Women deserted by their UK based Spouses.
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High Commission of India, London offers subject to eligibility following Emergency Relief to distressed/financially challenged Indian nationals.
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High Commission of India, London administers as scheme on behalf of Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs, Govt. of India, to render legal/financial assistance to Indian women deserted by their UK based spouses. The High Commission, through participation of NGOs, arranges counselling and free legal advice to distressed Indian women in this category who are eligible for relief under this scheme. Where possible, NGO also initiate legal proceedings on behalf of the victim in the UK courts.
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