colorful asked:
I have my connection flight at Heathrow after 6 hrs. I dont need a transit visa to go via LHR.
I have my connection flight at Heathrow after 6 hrs. I dont need a transit visa to go via LHR.
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am visitng europe and have a transit thru London. Can i be able to visit London without a UK Visa?3 comments to am visitng europe and have a transit thru London. Can i be able to visit London without a UK Visa?You must be logged in to post a comment. |
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Sorry, no.
You will remain what’s called airside at London Heathrow, so will not pass immigration – but if you need a visa and tried to enter you would be refused.
That said, are you sure you need a visa to enter the UK – a lot of countries nationals don’t need them?
Also, how long are you in transit, as I wouldn’t recommend visiting London unless you’ve got a minimum 8 hour layover – allowing for customs, immigration, the time to get to London, the check in, customs etc on your return wouldn’t allow very much time there – and if there was a delay on the train back to Heathrow …
Sorry!
Alun Hill MCIJ, Editor,
You didn’t say what country’s passport you are travelling with. Just based on your use of english I would say that you will need a visa to clear UK customs to go see a bit of London before your connecting flight. Could be wrong. 6 hours is not much time to visit London. Take the underground from Heathrow to Tower London. Walk around for a while then return to Heathrow.
You are right, you do not need a visa if you are a transit passenger and stay in the transit area at Heathrow airport until your connecting flight. You will need a visa only if you leave the airport.
You could fill out a landing card and go through immigration. That is the only way that you would be able to leave the airport.