Neither London or Birmingham are accepting postal visa applications. Birmingham has it seems since Sept.10 will only accept the first 50 applications, regardless of nationality. There has been close on riots fainting and people crying there. Some have been arriving early morning and not even being considered, sometimes the doors have not been opened and those waiting told to return another day. This applies to all of India Agra Goa Chennai, no idea what the Inian Gov. problem is. If the Indian Gov. do not want the Tourist they should say so, bookings can be made for other destinations that welcome the money that is spent in there country. Ex pats are certainly made to feel unwelcome many properties have been purchased legally and they refuse to provide the deeds, vehicle ownership is not possible without house deeds. If you are thinking of buying here be very careful even from the biggest and most well know sources Ask about from those that are obviously living there.Take care