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van100

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Jun 5, 2012
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Warsaw Ex-Damascus
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July 2009
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Dec 2009
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Matar said:
its mentiomed that

If you will arrive on a flight, remain in the arrival lounge of the airport without passing through immigration control, and then depart on another flight from the same airport, you do not need a UK visa. This is called 'transiting airside'.

so plz check again ..
For Jordanian passports yes up to 24 hours
Chinese, pakistan etc No
 

ali.naeem

Full Member
May 19, 2010
49
3
Hi,

It better to obtain visa to avoid any surprise suitation. However, on their website they have clearly given an option as below & at the time of transit officer will access our documentation if he/she found any weak points he will off-load the passenger(s), I know one pakistani friend who resides in riyadh, travel from Riyadh to London and London to Toronto and he won't faced any issues during transit. Rest all of the best!

'Transit without visa' concession - DATV exemptions
If you are a national of a country covered by the DATV system, you may be able to transit the UK airside without a visa. To qualify for this exemption:

You must arrive and depart by air;
Your onward flight must be confirmed,
You must depart within 24 hours;
You have proper documentation for your destination, including a visa if necessary.

Additionally, you must hold:

1) A valid entry visa for Canada, Australia, New Zealand or the USA, and a valid airline ticket for travel via the UK, as part of a journey to or from one of those countries; or
2) a valid airline ticket for travel via the UK as part of a journey from Australia, Canada, New Zealand or the USA, if you are transiting the UK no more than 6 months after the date when you last entered Australia, Canada, New Zealand or the USA with a valid entry visa for that country; or
3) a valid USA I-551 permanent resident card issued on or after 21 April 1998; or
4) an expired I-551 permanent resident card issued on or after 21 April 1998, accompanied by an I-797 extension letter issued by the Bureau of Citizenship; or
5) a valid Canadian permanent resident card issued on or after 28 June 2002; or
6) a valid Australian or New Zealand residence visa; or
7) a valid uniform format category D visa for entry to a state in the European Economic Area (EEA); or
8) a valid uniform format residence permit issued by an EEA state under Council Regulation (EC) number 1030/2002; or
9) a valid UK residence card; or
10) a valid EEA family permit issued by the UK government; or
11) a diplomatic or service passport issued by the People's Republic of China; or
12) a diplomatic or official passport issued by India; or
13) a diplomatic or official passport issued by Vietnam

van100 said:
For Jordanian passports yes up to 24 hours
Chinese, pakistan etc No
 

watchamacall8

Member
Feb 23, 2013
11
0
Dear Kababayans,

In preparing for FSW documents, do i still need to provide additional supporting documents like copies of work contracts and pay stubs despite satisfying all information (specific period, positions, main responsibilities, total salary plus benefits and total no. of hours) that must be included in the letters of reference? I do not have any single pay stubs and i only got the latest work contract and can't obtain the previous 3 work contracts?

Thanks...
 

YTNZ

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Apr 26, 2011
207
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Saudi Arabia
Category........
Visa Office......
London
NOC Code......
2121
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
26-04-2011 encashed on 06/05/2011
Doc's Request.
06-02-2012 / 30-10-2012
Nomination.....
PER 03-06-2011
IELTS Request
Submitted with application
File Transfer...
08-07-2011
Med's Request
30-10-2012
Med's Done....
15-11-2012 / Medical received line 07-12-2012
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
6-2-2013
VISA ISSUED...
decision made: 1-3-13 Visa Date: 27-02-13 Passport Received: 5-3-13
LANDED..........
Hopefully June 2013
watchamacall8 said:
Dear Kababayans,

In preparing for FSW documents, do i still need to provide additional supporting documents like copies of work contracts and pay stubs despite satisfying all information (specific period, positions, main responsibilities, total salary plus benefits and total no. of hours) that must be included in the letters of reference? I do not have any single pay stubs and i only got the latest work contract and can't obtain the previous 3 work contracts?

Thanks...
As for me, I provided reference letters and certificate of employment
 

ItsBeenLongNow

Champion Member
Nov 26, 2010
1,274
38
Job Offer........
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ali.naeem said:
Hi Ali Naeem,

It better to obtain visa to avoid any surprise suitation. However, on their website they have clearly given an option as below & at the time of transit officer will access our documentation if he/she found any weak points he will off-load the passenger(s), I know one pakistani friend who resides in riyadh, travel from Riyadh to London and London to Toronto and he won't faced any issues during transit. Rest all of the best!

'Transit without visa' concession - DATV exemptions
If you are a national of a country covered by the DATV system, you may be able to transit the UK airside without a visa. To qualify for this exemption:

You must arrive and depart by air;
Your onward flight must be confirmed,
You must depart within 24 hours;
You have proper documentation for your destination, including a visa if necessary.

Additionally, you must hold:

1) A valid entry visa for Canada, Australia, New Zealand or the USA, and a valid airline ticket for travel via the UK, as part of a journey to or from one of those countries; or
2) a valid airline ticket for travel via the UK as part of a journey from Australia, Canada, New Zealand or the USA, if you are transiting the UK no more than 6 months after the date when you last entered Australia, Canada, New Zealand or the USA with a valid entry visa for that country; or
3) a valid USA I-551 permanent resident card issued on or after 21 April 1998; or
4) an expired I-551 permanent resident card issued on or after 21 April 1998, accompanied by an I-797 extension letter issued by the Bureau of Citizenship; or
5) a valid Canadian permanent resident card issued on or after 28 June 2002; or
6) a valid Australian or New Zealand residence visa; or
7) a valid uniform format category D visa for entry to a state in the European Economic Area (EEA); or
8) a valid uniform format residence permit issued by an EEA state under Council Regulation (EC) number 1030/2002; or
9) a valid UK residence card; or
10) a valid EEA family permit issued by the UK government; or
11) a diplomatic or service passport issued by the People's Republic of China; or
12) a diplomatic or official passport issued by India; or
13) a diplomatic or official passport issued by Vietnam
van100 said:
For Jordanian passports yes up to 24 hours
Chinese, pakistan etc No
Hi, I have a Pakistani Passport, and I travelled to Canada not more than a month ago Via London Heathrow
No visa was required, neither asked, I believe the rule is if you have PR for Canada or US you do not need
a transit visa, provided you are not leaving the airport

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas-immigration/transitthroughtheuk/visa-transit-airside/

"
If you are a national of a country covered by the DATV system, you may be able to transit the UK airside without a visa. To qualify for this exemption:

you must arrive and depart by air; and
your onward flight must be confirmed, and must depart within 24 hours; and
you have proper documentation for your destination, including a visa if necessary.

"'Transit without visa' concession - DATV exemptions
Additionally, you must hold:

1) a valid entry visa for Australia, Canada, New Zealand or the USA, and a valid airline ticket for travel via the UK, as part of a journey to or from one of those countries; or............."
 

hassan09

Hero Member
Jun 25, 2009
431
93
Category........
Visa Office......
Warsaw Ex Damascus
Job Offer........
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App. Filed.......
16.04.2009
Doc's Request.
11.05.2009
AOR Received.
2nd AOR :19.04.2010
File Transfer...
07.09.2009
Med's Request
19.06.2012
Med's Done....
16.02.2013, Remedicals for kids (15.02.2014)
Interview........
waived
Passport Req..
30-06-2014
VISA ISSUED...
21-08-2014
LANDED..........
Planning for October 2014
Thanks for your input, much appreciated.

BR
 

asifmehmood

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May 28, 2009
371
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Category........
Visa Office......
London
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
May 2008
Doc's Request.
Aug 2012
IELTS Request
Submitted with docs
File Transfer...
April 2011
Med's Request
Nov 2012
Med's Done....
Dec 2012
Passport Req..
31/01/13, received at LVO 04/02/13
VISA ISSUED...
25/02/13
LANDED..........
Sept 2013
Visa issued today
 

van100

Star Member
Jun 5, 2012
171
5
Category........
Visa Office......
Warsaw Ex-Damascus
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
July 2009
Doc's Request.
Dec 2009
AOR Received.
Jan 2010
IELTS Request
March 2012
File Transfer...
Dec 2011
Med's Request
May 2012
Med's Done....
June 2012

shahzad395

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Jan 29, 2012
477
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Muscat Oman
Category........
Visa Office......
London
NOC Code......
7216
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
15-09-2011
Doc's Request.
17-08-2012 & 2-10-2012
IELTS Request
sent along with application
File Transfer...
23-01-2012
Med's Request
03-01-2013
Med's Done....
05-01-2013
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
22-7-2013, DM on Ecas 23-08-2013
VISA ISSUED...
20-08-2013, received on 04-09-2013
LANDED..........
26th Sept. 2013
Hi Forum Members,
Should we need to send English translated copy of Saudi PCC or original wil be enough ?
 

watchamacall8

Member
Feb 23, 2013
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asifmehmood said:
Visa issued today
Congratulations...

Sir, Do i need to provide pay stubs and work contract If I can provide the detailed letter reference they are asking:
specific period, position, duties and responsibilities, salary and no. of hours worked.

I the phrase "Additional supporting documents may include:" means that it is ok NOT to submit pay stubs and work contract? Because I don't have any pay stubs and i only have the present work contract with me...thank you
 

hassan09

Hero Member
Jun 25, 2009
431
93
Category........
Visa Office......
Warsaw Ex Damascus
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
16.04.2009
Doc's Request.
11.05.2009
AOR Received.
2nd AOR :19.04.2010
File Transfer...
07.09.2009
Med's Request
19.06.2012
Med's Done....
16.02.2013, Remedicals for kids (15.02.2014)
Interview........
waived
Passport Req..
30-06-2014
VISA ISSUED...
21-08-2014
LANDED..........
Planning for October 2014

ali.naeem

Full Member
May 19, 2010
49
3
Hi,

Thanks for clarifying our doubts.

I am getting fare SAR 2500/- return ticket from riyad to toronto via london, going through Saudi airlines and connected via air canada to toronto, same applies while retruning.

My question is, is it possible such a low fare? my travel agent said that this is offer from Saudi airlines in Q class and air canada in K class. he said I am lucky my travel dates within my vaction dates. Transit time in London 4 - 5 hours each, so what's your suggestion shall I go ahead and purchase the ticket, I need four tickets and these tickets are non-refundable and I cannot change any dates after purchasing the ticket.

Kindly advice, since this is my first travel to Canada.

regards,



ItsBeenLongNow said:
Hi, I have a Pakistani Passport, and I travelled to Canada not more than a month ago Via London Heathrow
No visa was required, neither asked, I believe the rule is if you have PR for Canada or US you do not need
a transit visa, provided you are not leaving the airport

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas-immigration/transitthroughtheuk/visa-transit-airside/

"
If you are a national of a country covered by the DATV system, you may be able to transit the UK airside without a visa. To qualify for this exemption:

you must arrive and depart by air; and
your onward flight must be confirmed, and must depart within 24 hours; and
you have proper documentation for your destination, including a visa if necessary.

"'Transit without visa' concession - DATV exemptions
Additionally, you must hold:

1) a valid entry visa for Australia, Canada, New Zealand or the USA, and a valid airline ticket for travel via the UK, as part of a journey to or from one of those countries; or............."
 

hassan09

Hero Member
Jun 25, 2009
431
93
Category........
Visa Office......
Warsaw Ex Damascus
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
16.04.2009
Doc's Request.
11.05.2009
AOR Received.
2nd AOR :19.04.2010
File Transfer...
07.09.2009
Med's Request
19.06.2012
Med's Done....
16.02.2013, Remedicals for kids (15.02.2014)
Interview........
waived
Passport Req..
30-06-2014
VISA ISSUED...
21-08-2014
LANDED..........
Planning for October 2014
Hi Ali,

the tickets fares looks really cheap (assuming its roundtrip tickets), if i was in your shoes i would go ahead and book them...

what are you waiting for!!!:)
 

atifhassankhan

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Jan 26, 2010
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ali.naeem said:
Hi,

Thanks for clarifying our doubts.

I am getting fare SAR 2500/- return ticket from riyad to toronto via london, going through Saudi airlines and connected via air canada to toronto, same applies while retruning.

My question is, is it possible such a low fare? my travel agent said that this is offer from Saudi airlines in Q class and air canada in K class. he said I am lucky my travel dates within my vaction dates. Transit time in London 4 - 5 hours each, so what's your suggestion shall I go ahead and purchase the ticket, I need four tickets and these tickets are non-refundable and I cannot change any dates after purchasing the ticket.

Kindly advice, since this is my first travel to Canada.

regards,
asa

the tickets are cheap because of the class u got and non refundable status. but the class does not matter,

thanks

atif