A transit visa would be required in most places if you are changing airports. (Like London-Heathrow to London-Gatwick and vice versa). These requirements are only for citizens of India in the U.S.A. who don’t have a green card.
Do you need an airport transit visa for the UK?
Visas for the airport transit are needed also by those nationals of the above-mentioned countries, who are holding a residence card, that is issued by the UK following the end of the Transition period (31st of December 2020).
Do I need a transit visa to leave the airport?
"You usually only need a transit visa if you want to leave the airport as you have a long layover." Nope. wrong. According to the UK Government website linked to in #1 (assuming) Indian citizens traveling to Canada on a valid Canadian Visa can can leave the airport at the discretion of the UK Border (immigration officer).
Do you need a visitor visa to enter the UK?
Apply for a Visitor in Transit visa if you’ll be going through UK border control but leaving the UK within 48 hours. You’ll need to apply for a Standard Visitor visa if: you need to stay longer in the UK. you can prove you need to frequently pass through the UK over a longer period.
Do I need a direct airside transit visa?
Direct Airside Transit visa. You might need a Direct Airside Transit visa (DATV) if you’re from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland and you: will be changing flights in the UK on your way to another country.
Overview
You might need a visa to pass through the UK in transit (on your way to another country). Check if you need one before you apply. To get a transit...
Direct Airside Transit visa
You might need a Direct Airside Transit visa (DATV) if you: will be changing flights in the UK on your way to another country will not go through U...
Visitor in Transit visa
You might need a Visitor in Transit visa if you’re: changing flights in the UK on your way to another country going through UK border control, for...
Who makes the decision to allow transit without a visa?
The decision to allow transit without a visa is made by the immigration officer at the border.
When did the UK change its visa laws?
From 1 December 2014, the law is changing so you will have the option of either using a transit visa or using one of the ‘exemption’ documents listed below if you need to transit the UK as part of your travel.
What is an ADS visa?
a valid Schengen Approved Destination Scheme (ADS) group tourism visa where the holder is en route to the Schengen area; or
Do you need a visa to travel to the UK?
Nationals from certain countries* require a visa or exemption document to transit the UK, whether they are transiting airside (without passing through border control) or landside (passing through border control possibly to collect luggage or change airports).
When do you have to have an onward flight?
All that is required is to have an onward flight before midnight on the day after arrival. If baggage is checked through the OP can connect airside. If it isn't he can go landside to collect and re-check it, under the visa-free concession. Reply.
Is Trip Advisor a good medium for customs?
I agree you should check the government website. And I did say usually.... I wasn’t saying always. Trip advisor isn’t a good medium for customs/border questions for this reason.
Do you need a transit visa to leave the airport?
You usually only need a transit visa if you want to leave the airport as you have a long layover.
Do you need a transit visa to cross the UK border?
One group of countries requires a transit visa for their citizens even when remaining airside (the direct airside transit visa or DATV). There is another group of countries whose citizens only require a transit visa if the person needs to cross the UK border (the visitor in transit visa).
What do you need to bring to travel to the UK?
Bring your visa and documents with you when you travel through the UK.
What to do if you are not a resident of the country you are travelling to?
If you’re not a resident or national of the country you’re travelling to, you may need to explain why you’re going there. You may need to provide details of where you’re staying.
How long is a landside transit without visa?
The landside Transit without visa concession indicates that as your transit is under 24 hours , you should be allowed to exit the airside during your layover.
Can I get a visa for the UK?
I don't think there are many scenarios in which you can get a visa on arrival in the UK. Either you need a visa and you need to apply in advance, or you qualify for some exemption/concession and you are just exempted from the visa requirement without needing to pay a fee or to follow any particular procedure.
Can an Indian travel to India?
As an Indian going to India, holding a valid US visa and transiting by air, you meet all the conditions. If your flights were more than 24 hours, you would have to either apply for a full transit visa, or change to flights that are under 24 hours apart so you can use TWOV.
When will the UK issue visas for airport transit?
Visas for the airport transit are needed also by those nationals of the above-mentioned countries, who are holding a residence card, that is issued by the UK following the end of the Transition period (31st of December 2020).
Do you need a visa for transit in Austria?
The issuance of visa for all of the above-mentioned nationals requires a lengthy consultation process with other Schengen partners, therefore it is highly recommended to book direct flights and not to transit in Austria.
Do I need a visa for an airport?
Do I Need an Airport Transit Visa? In principle, foreigners who do not leave the international transit zone of an airport during a stopover, a flight segment or international flights do not require a visa. However, nationals of the countries listed in the following require a visa (category “A”) also to stay in the international transit zone ...
Which countries require a transit visa?
Afghanistan Bangladesh Democratic Republic of the Congo Eritrea Ethiopia Ghana Iran Iraq Nigeria Pakistan Somalia Sri Lanka. In addition, most Schengen states have added some extra countries in the list of those who need an airport transit visa, when traveling through their airports.
How many pages do you need to get a visa sticker?
Valid passport. With at least two blank pages in order to be able to affix the visa sticker in it. It must be no older than ten years and with a validity.
Do you need a transit visa for Schengen?
In addition, most Schengen states have added some extra countries in the list of those who need an airport transit visa, when traveling through their airports.
