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UK Transit Visa

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What is a UK transit visa and who can apply?

A UK transit visa is a visa that allows you to pass through the UK during transit. There are two types of transit visa. These are: Direct Airside Transit Visa (DATV) which is limits you to 24 hours in the UK - during which you must remain 'airside' (you cannot pass through immigration) - and a Visitor in Transit Visa - which is valid for 48 hours and allows you to change terminals or airports.

If you need to pass through UK you may need a transit visa. To apply for a transit visa you must be:

  • In transit to another country with enough funds and the intention to travel to your destination;

  • Able to prove you can enter the country you are travelling to;

  • Able to show that the only purpose of your visit to the UK is for transit.


Leaving the Airport

You will need to apply for a Visitor in Transit visa if you’ll be going through UK border control but leaving the UK within 48 hours.

You can also apply for a long-term Visitor in Transit visa if you are able prove you need to frequently pass through the UK over a longer period.

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Visa and Migration is a private OISC regulated company (F201500999) and is not an official Government body. If you would like to prepare and submit your UK immigration application yourself you can do so by visiting the UKVI website.