What sort of visa do I require for a layover in London, Heathrow Airport, UK? [duplicate]
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Is there a way to find out if I need a transit visa for a layover in the UK?
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I am an Indian citizen, travelling to USA by an American Airlines flight (which is operated by British airways for the first leg). I have a valid tourist/business visa (B1/B2) for USA. My flight will arrive at Terminal 5 at 7 am, and leave from Terminal 3 at 9.30 am at Heathrow, giving me 2.5 hours to make the connection.
I had the following questions -
a) Do I need a direct airside transit visa (DATV) or a visitor-in-transit visa for this connection?
b) Both flights will be on a single ticket. Given this, will I have to pass through UK borders, customs or immigration?
c) Given that I need to move from Terminal 5 to Terminal 3 - are 2.5 hours sufficient to make the connection?
transit transit-visas lhr short-connections
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I am an Indian citizen, travelling to USA by an American Airlines flight (which is operated by British airways for the first leg). I have a valid tourist/business visa (B1/B2) for USA. My flight will arrive at Terminal 5 at 7 am, and leave from Terminal 3 at 9.30 am at Heathrow, giving me 2.5 hours to make the connection.
I had the following questions -
a) Do I need a direct airside transit visa (DATV) or a visitor-in-transit visa for this connection?
b) Both flights will be on a single ticket. Given this, will I have to pass through UK borders, customs or immigration?
c) Given that I need to move from Terminal 5 to Terminal 3 - are 2.5 hours sufficient to make the connection?
transit transit-visas lhr short-connections
edited Oct 1 '16 at 11:56
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asked Oct 1 '16 at 10:56
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marked as duplicate by Michael Hampton, Giorgio, Willeke♦, blackbird, JS Lavertu Oct 1 '16 at 23:00
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Is there a way to find out if I need a transit visa for a layover in the UK?
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I am an Indian citizen, travelling to USA by an American Airlines flight (which is operated by British airways for the first leg). I have a valid tourist/business visa (B1/B2) for USA. My flight will arrive at Terminal 5 at 7 am, and leave from Terminal 3 at 9.30 am at Heathrow, giving me 2.5 hours to make the connection.
I had the following questions -
a) Do I need a direct airside transit visa (DATV) or a visitor-in-transit visa for this connection?
b) Both flights will be on a single ticket. Given this, will I have to pass through UK borders, customs or immigration?
c) Given that I need to move from Terminal 5 to Terminal 3 - are 2.5 hours sufficient to make the connection?
transit transit-visas lhr short-connections
edited Oct 1 '16 at 11:56
Blaszard
8,6611449105
asked Oct 1 '16 at 10:56
ShreyaShreya
362
This question already has an answer here:
Is there a way to find out if I need a transit visa for a layover in the UK?
2 answers
I am an Indian citizen, travelling to USA by an American Airlines flight (which is operated by British airways for the first leg). I have a valid tourist/business visa (B1/B2) for USA. My flight will arrive at Terminal 5 at 7 am, and leave from Terminal 3 at 9.30 am at Heathrow, giving me 2.5 hours to make the connection.
I had the following questions -
a) Do I need a direct airside transit visa (DATV) or a visitor-in-transit visa for this connection?
b) Both flights will be on a single ticket. Given this, will I have to pass through UK borders, customs or immigration?
c) Given that I need to move from Terminal 5 to Terminal 3 - are 2.5 hours sufficient to make the connection?
This question already has an answer here:
Is there a way to find out if I need a transit visa for a layover in the UK?
2 answers
transit transit-visas lhr short-connections
transit transit-visas lhr short-connections
edited Oct 1 '16 at 11:56
Blaszard
8,6611449105
asked Oct 1 '16 at 10:56
ShreyaShreya
362
edited Oct 1 '16 at 11:56
Blaszard
8,6611449105
asked Oct 1 '16 at 10:56
ShreyaShreya
362
edited Oct 1 '16 at 11:56
Blaszard
8,6611449105
edited Oct 1 '16 at 11:56
Blaszard
8,6611449105
edited Oct 1 '16 at 11:56
Blaszard
8,6611449105
8,6611449105
asked Oct 1 '16 at 10:56
ShreyaShreya
362
asked Oct 1 '16 at 10:56
ShreyaShreya
362
asked Oct 1 '16 at 10:56
ShreyaShreya
362
362
marked as duplicate by Michael Hampton, Giorgio, Willeke♦, blackbird, JS Lavertu Oct 1 '16 at 23:00
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Heathrow has airside transfer buses between the terminals for flight connections, so if you have your baggage checked through, you do not need to pass through the UK immigration or customs control.
Having a valid USA visa exempts you from the airside transit visa requirement that usually apply Indian nationals.
2½ hours should be plenty for an airside connection.
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As Henning said, you will not need a UK DATV since you have a US visa. In fact, even if you did need to enter the UK to pick up baggage (which you won't because it's on one ticket), you could do so on the basis of your US visa.
Also, since your trip is on one ticket, you need not worry about the connection time at all. Even if you were to miss it due to your inbound flight being late, American is obliged to take care of you without you paying a penny
answered Oct 1 '16 at 11:42
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Arriving late at the American destination might, depending on the traveler and purpose, have consequences that justify worrying about the connection time, though.
– Henning Makholm
Oct 1 '16 at 11:49
Thanks for your comment. Since all the other similar threads mentioned an immigrant visa for USA, I was wondering if a tourist visa will be sufficient. But now it seems it will be. Thank you. Also a relief to hear about the connection time - though I'd prefer to make the original flight, of course.
– Shreya
Oct 1 '16 at 13:50
@Shreya Immigrant visas (and green Cards) are OK too, but so is any US visa
– Crazydre
Oct 1 '16 at 13:51
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Heathrow has airside transfer buses between the terminals for flight connections, so if you have your baggage checked through, you do not need to pass through the UK immigration or customs control.
Having a valid USA visa exempts you from the airside transit visa requirement that usually apply Indian nationals.
2½ hours should be plenty for an airside connection.
edited Nov 27 '16 at 19:47
pnuts
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answered Oct 1 '16 at 11:04
Henning MakholmHenning Makholm
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Heathrow has airside transfer buses between the terminals for flight connections, so if you have your baggage checked through, you do not need to pass through the UK immigration or customs control.
Having a valid USA visa exempts you from the airside transit visa requirement that usually apply Indian nationals.
2½ hours should be plenty for an airside connection.
edited Nov 27 '16 at 19:47
pnuts
26.9k367164
answered Oct 1 '16 at 11:04
Henning MakholmHenning Makholm
41.9k7103161
add a comment |
Heathrow has airside transfer buses between the terminals for flight connections, so if you have your baggage checked through, you do not need to pass through the UK immigration or customs control.
Having a valid USA visa exempts you from the airside transit visa requirement that usually apply Indian nationals.
2½ hours should be plenty for an airside connection.
edited Nov 27 '16 at 19:47
pnuts
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answered Oct 1 '16 at 11:04
Henning MakholmHenning Makholm
41.9k7103161
Heathrow has airside transfer buses between the terminals for flight connections, so if you have your baggage checked through, you do not need to pass through the UK immigration or customs control.
Having a valid USA visa exempts you from the airside transit visa requirement that usually apply Indian nationals.
2½ hours should be plenty for an airside connection.
edited Nov 27 '16 at 19:47
pnuts
26.9k367164
answered Oct 1 '16 at 11:04
Henning MakholmHenning Makholm
41.9k7103161
edited Nov 27 '16 at 19:47
pnuts
26.9k367164
edited Nov 27 '16 at 19:47
pnuts
26.9k367164
edited Nov 27 '16 at 19:47
pnuts
26.9k367164
26.9k367164
answered Oct 1 '16 at 11:04
Henning MakholmHenning Makholm
41.9k7103161
answered Oct 1 '16 at 11:04
Henning MakholmHenning Makholm
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answered Oct 1 '16 at 11:04
Henning MakholmHenning Makholm
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41.9k7103161
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As Henning said, you will not need a UK DATV since you have a US visa. In fact, even if you did need to enter the UK to pick up baggage (which you won't because it's on one ticket), you could do so on the basis of your US visa.
Also, since your trip is on one ticket, you need not worry about the connection time at all. Even if you were to miss it due to your inbound flight being late, American is obliged to take care of you without you paying a penny
answered Oct 1 '16 at 11:42
CrazydreCrazydre
53.2k11101234
Arriving late at the American destination might, depending on the traveler and purpose, have consequences that justify worrying about the connection time, though.
– Henning Makholm
Oct 1 '16 at 11:49
Thanks for your comment. Since all the other similar threads mentioned an immigrant visa for USA, I was wondering if a tourist visa will be sufficient. But now it seems it will be. Thank you. Also a relief to hear about the connection time - though I'd prefer to make the original flight, of course.
– Shreya
Oct 1 '16 at 13:50
@Shreya Immigrant visas (and green Cards) are OK too, but so is any US visa
– Crazydre
Oct 1 '16 at 13:51
add a comment |
As Henning said, you will not need a UK DATV since you have a US visa. In fact, even if you did need to enter the UK to pick up baggage (which you won't because it's on one ticket), you could do so on the basis of your US visa.
Also, since your trip is on one ticket, you need not worry about the connection time at all. Even if you were to miss it due to your inbound flight being late, American is obliged to take care of you without you paying a penny
answered Oct 1 '16 at 11:42
CrazydreCrazydre
53.2k11101234
Arriving late at the American destination might, depending on the traveler and purpose, have consequences that justify worrying about the connection time, though.
– Henning Makholm
Oct 1 '16 at 11:49
Thanks for your comment. Since all the other similar threads mentioned an immigrant visa for USA, I was wondering if a tourist visa will be sufficient. But now it seems it will be. Thank you. Also a relief to hear about the connection time - though I'd prefer to make the original flight, of course.
– Shreya
Oct 1 '16 at 13:50
@Shreya Immigrant visas (and green Cards) are OK too, but so is any US visa
– Crazydre
Oct 1 '16 at 13:51
add a comment |
As Henning said, you will not need a UK DATV since you have a US visa. In fact, even if you did need to enter the UK to pick up baggage (which you won't because it's on one ticket), you could do so on the basis of your US visa.
Also, since your trip is on one ticket, you need not worry about the connection time at all. Even if you were to miss it due to your inbound flight being late, American is obliged to take care of you without you paying a penny
answered Oct 1 '16 at 11:42
CrazydreCrazydre
53.2k11101234
As Henning said, you will not need a UK DATV since you have a US visa. In fact, even if you did need to enter the UK to pick up baggage (which you won't because it's on one ticket), you could do so on the basis of your US visa.
Also, since your trip is on one ticket, you need not worry about the connection time at all. Even if you were to miss it due to your inbound flight being late, American is obliged to take care of you without you paying a penny
answered Oct 1 '16 at 11:42
CrazydreCrazydre
53.2k11101234
answered Oct 1 '16 at 11:42
CrazydreCrazydre
53.2k11101234
answered Oct 1 '16 at 11:42
CrazydreCrazydre
53.2k11101234
answered Oct 1 '16 at 11:42
CrazydreCrazydre
53.2k11101234
53.2k11101234
Arriving late at the American destination might, depending on the traveler and purpose, have consequences that justify worrying about the connection time, though.
– Henning Makholm
Oct 1 '16 at 11:49
Thanks for your comment. Since all the other similar threads mentioned an immigrant visa for USA, I was wondering if a tourist visa will be sufficient. But now it seems it will be. Thank you. Also a relief to hear about the connection time - though I'd prefer to make the original flight, of course.
– Shreya
Oct 1 '16 at 13:50
@Shreya Immigrant visas (and green Cards) are OK too, but so is any US visa
– Crazydre
Oct 1 '16 at 13:51
add a comment |
Arriving late at the American destination might, depending on the traveler and purpose, have consequences that justify worrying about the connection time, though.
– Henning Makholm
Oct 1 '16 at 11:49
Thanks for your comment. Since all the other similar threads mentioned an immigrant visa for USA, I was wondering if a tourist visa will be sufficient. But now it seems it will be. Thank you. Also a relief to hear about the connection time - though I'd prefer to make the original flight, of course.
– Shreya
Oct 1 '16 at 13:50
@Shreya Immigrant visas (and green Cards) are OK too, but so is any US visa
– Crazydre
Oct 1 '16 at 13:51
Arriving late at the American destination might, depending on the traveler and purpose, have consequences that justify worrying about the connection time, though.
– Henning Makholm
Oct 1 '16 at 11:49
Arriving late at the American destination might, depending on the traveler and purpose, have consequences that justify worrying about the connection time, though.
– Henning Makholm
Oct 1 '16 at 11:49
Thanks for your comment. Since all the other similar threads mentioned an immigrant visa for USA, I was wondering if a tourist visa will be sufficient. But now it seems it will be. Thank you. Also a relief to hear about the connection time - though I'd prefer to make the original flight, of course.
– Shreya
Oct 1 '16 at 13:50
Thanks for your comment. Since all the other similar threads mentioned an immigrant visa for USA, I was wondering if a tourist visa will be sufficient. But now it seems it will be. Thank you. Also a relief to hear about the connection time - though I'd prefer to make the original flight, of course.
– Shreya
Oct 1 '16 at 13:50
@Shreya Immigrant visas (and green Cards) are OK too, but so is any US visa
– Crazydre
Oct 1 '16 at 13:51
@Shreya Immigrant visas (and green Cards) are OK too, but so is any US visa
– Crazydre
Oct 1 '16 at 13:51
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