Visa-Faq.com

does london airport require transit visa

by Prof. Claudine Russel Published 2 years ago Updated 2 years ago
image

You need a visa only if you are changing airports (London has 4 airports) - just check if the airport code for London is the same for both your flights. If the airport code is the same, then no - you don't need a transit visa. Just be prepared to spend those 12 hrs in the airport (anyway there is nothing much near the airports there)

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 example to check in your luggage for a connecting flight. leaving the UK within 48 hours.

Full Answer

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).

Does Jet Airways fly from Ahmedabad to Heathrow?

What is your exact itinerary? Jet Airways doesn't fly from Ahmedabad to Heathrow. Air India does. If you're flying with Jet you'll have another connection at either Delhi or Mumbai.

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.

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 it useful to post your exact itinerary?

It may be useful to post your exact itinerary.

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.

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 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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

Does Jet Airways fly from Ahmedabad to Heathrow?

What is your exact itinerary? Jet Airways doesn't fly from Ahmedabad to Heathrow. Air India does. If you're flying with Jet you'll have another connection at either Delhi or Mumbai.

Is it useful to post your exact itinerary?

It may be useful to post your exact itinerary.

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.

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 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 ...

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.

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.

How many reputations do you need to answer a highly active question?

Highly active question. Earn 10 reputation (not counting the association bonus) in order to answer this question. The reputation requirement helps protect this question from spam and non-answer activity.

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.

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.

image
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9