Deputy High Commission of United Kingdom in Mumbai, India |
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Address | Naman Chambers, C/32 G Block Bandra Kurla Complex Bandra (East) Mumbai-400051 |
Contact No | +91 22 6650 2222 or +44 (0) 207 008 5000 |
Fax Number | +91 (22) 66502324 |
Website | https://www.gov.uk/world/organisations/british-deputy-high-commission-mumbai |
Contact Email | NA |
High Commissioner | Alan Gemmell |
Last Updated | 26-11-2021 |
Mumbai, the capital of Maharashtra is the largest metropolitan city in India. The World-famous Bollywood film industry, a multi-billion-dollar industry, has its operations in Mumbai. Even many foreign nationals from different countries visit India to work in the Film industry.Â
Apart from this, the United Kingdom invests in many important industries in India such as the chemicals sector, drugs and pharmaceuticals, and food processing. So, it is common for UK business personnel to travel to and from the country. Â
Here, in case any travelling issues arise the Deputy High Commission of the United Kingdom in Mumbai listens to all grievances of UK nationals and tries to provide the best solutions possible.
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Here is a list of all functions the Deputy High Commission of the United Kingdom in Mumbai performs:
Processes visa applications of Indians
Helps Indian students to pursue their studies in the United Kingdom
Manages the British Library in India
Helps in spreading British culture in India and offers several educational courses
Assists during emergencies
Keeps a database of all financial and commercial transactions between India and the UK
Here is a list of all documents that you are required to submit for a visa application to the Deputy High Commission of the United Kingdom in Mumbai:
UK visa application form
Two photographs
Your valid passport
Proof of accommodation
Proof of financial means
Detailed travel itinerary
Medical certificate
Biometric information
Paid UK visa fees
UK visa invitation letter
Attested documents
Education institutions letter
Employers letter
Birth certificate
One most important function of the United Kingdom consulate in Mumbai is to maintain jurisdiction in different parts of India and provide all types of consular and visa services to British and Indian citizens living here. The places to which it extends its services other than Mumbai are Chandigarh, Ahmedabad, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, New Delhi, Kolkata, and Goa.
Other than the Mumbai Deputy High Commission, seven more diplomatic missions of the UK maintain jurisdiction in India. So, people residing in some other places other than the above mentioned one can approach:
Here are all the consular services offered by the Deputy High Commission of the United Kingdom in Mumbai:
Offers urgent assistance: British deputy high commission offers assistance to individuals who are facing some problems while visiting India.
Provides emergency travel documents: If your passport and other important documents get stolen or lost, the deputy high commission offers emergency travel documents to individuals.
Issues British passports: If you are eligible for a British Passport the Deputy High commission will issue the document to you.
Supports India in its development: Validates commercial and financial deals between India and the United Kingdom. Shares knowledge about sciences, technology and culture in India.
Though the British High Commission is there to solve all travelling grievances but to minimise the loss as much as possible one can cover themselves with international travel insurance. It is, in fact, compulsory for travelling in many cases.