United Kingdom Transit Visa

United Kingdom Transit Visa

A visa is mostly not required to transit through United Kingdom providing that they do not intend to leave the international transit area. However, some nationalities are subject to visa requirements, you may need a visa to pass through the UK in transit.

To apply for a transit visa you must be:

- in transit to another country with enough funds and the intention to travel on
- able to prove you can enter that country
- able to show that the only purpose of your visit to the UK is transit

Apply for a Direct Airside Transit Visa (DATV) if you’ll be changing flights in the UK and won’t be going through UK border control. The DATVs last for up to 24 hours.

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 can prove you need to frequently pass through the UK over a longer period.


Remarks: The provided information serves as a guideline only. If you have any doubts, please refer to the appropriate authority for clarification.