Indian missions in the UK
Consular jurisdiction for Indian documents
The UK is split into three consular regions. Your home postcode decides which mission and VFS centre you must use — not personal preference. Wrong centre bookings are a common cause of delay.
1. What is consular jurisdiction?
Each region is served by a designated office for passports, OCI, and related consular work. The three UK bases are London, Birmingham, and Edinburgh.
2. Typical coverage (confirm with VFS for your postcode)
- London — Greater London, South East and South West England, Wales, and Northern Ireland (broadly). Includes centres such as London (Goswell Road and Hounslow), Cardiff, and Belfast.
- Birmingham — Midlands, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, and parts of North Wales. Includes Birmingham, Manchester, Leicester, Liverpool, Bradford, and similar VFS posts.
- Edinburgh — Scotland. Includes Edinburgh and Glasgow VFS.
3. Why it matters
Submitting under the wrong jurisdiction can mean refused appointments or returned files. We confirm the correct centre from your address before you pay for a service that includes VFS booking.
4. City pages on this site
Each hub below summarises jurisdiction and links to services:
5. Mission addresses (for reference)
- High Commission of India, London — India House, Aldwych, London WC2B 4NA
- Consulate General of India, Birmingham — 20 Augusta Street, Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham B18 6JL
- Consulate General of India, Edinburgh — 17 Rutland Square, Edinburgh EH1 2BB
Unsure which region applies? WhatsApp us your postcode.