Visitor in Transit

You are eligible to apply for a UK Visitor in Transit Visa if:

• you are in transit to another country;
• your transiting involves you leaving the airport;
• you are with enough funds to continue your travel;
• you are able to prove that the only reason for your stay in the UK is to continue transit and you have permission to enter the destination country;
• you need to check-in your luggage on a connecting flight.

You do not need a Visitor in Transit Visa if you:

• are from within the European Economic Area (EEA);
• have refugee status; or
• are a stateless person.

If you are a foreign national subject to immigration control, you do not need a Visitor in Transit Visa if you:

• are going to arrive on a flight;
• stay in the airport’s arrival lounge without passing through immigration control; and
• take another flight from that same airport.

A Visitor in Transit Visa allows you to stay in the UK for up to 48 hours.

This covers the period in which you are going to change terminals or travel to another airport to take a connecting flight from there.

If you are planning on regularly using the UK as a stopover whilst on route to other destinations, you can apply for a long-term Visitor Visa. This visa permits you to stay for up to 48 hours each time you travel to the UK and can be valid for up to ten years.

You must first prove:

• that you have a need to frequently pass through the UK in transit; and
• that you intend to leave at the end of each visit.

IAS has a wealth of immigration lawyers who are all experts in their field. They can offer the immediate, efficient service you need when looking to obtain UK short-term Visitor Visas. They will guide you through each stage of the application process so that you can quickly and properly acquire your Visitor in Transit Visa.

Our services include:

• confirming that you have the satisfactory documents to make your application;
• writing a Letter of Representation to go along with your application;
• remaining in contact with the Home Office throughout the process;
• ensuring that your application is completed to the highest standard.

Get in touch now to speak to an immigration lawyer about your Visitor in Transit Visa.