United Kingdom · Visitor Visas

Transit visa

For passengers passing through the UK on their way to another country. Routes include Direct Airside Transit (DATV) and Visitor in Transit.

Who it suits

Who this pathway suits

Travelers connecting through UK airports.

Eligibility

Eligibility at a glance

  • Confirmed onward flight departing within 24 hours (airside) or 48 hours (landside)
  • Valid visa or entry permission for destination country
Process

How the process works

  1. Apply online if your nationality requires a transit visa
  2. Check transit visa exemptions (e.g. holding valid US or Canadian visa)
Documents

Documents you will typically need

  • Confirmed onward tickets, destination visa, passport
Good to know

What to keep in mind

Holders of valid visas for the US, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand are often exempt from UK transit visas under the Transit Without Visa (TWOV) concession.

Official source: GOV.UK — Transit visa. Government authorities make all final decisions; no outcome is guaranteed.

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