transit visa requirement

[srmo]

I have bought a ticket for toronto via London from delhi.
Is there any one who traveled or have knowledge on the same can tell me whether transit visa is required or not?
I have Immigrant visa's for me and my family.

regards

 

[cocknbull]

Transit visa Not required...

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


'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; 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.
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
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.

A valid US immigrant visa packet (form 155A/155B) is a 'valid visa' for these purposes, but the following documents are not valid for the DATV exemption:

an I-512 parole letter or an I-797C (notice of action) instead of a valid US visa.
a transportation letter instead of a valid US permanent resident card issued on or after 21 April 1998;
a valid travel document with a US 'ADIT' stamp saying - 'Processed for I-551. TEMPORARY EVIDENCE OF LAWFUL ADMISSION FOR PERMANENT RESIDENCE VALID UNTIL [date]. EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZED'; and
a US visa foil endorsed, "NOT A VISA. FOIL PREPARED AT DHS REQUEST".
If you are a national of a DATV country and you hold a non-national (including refugee) travel document, you will need to get a DATV to transit the UK airside unless you qualify for one of the exemptions listed above.

Please note that this concession is operated at the UK Border Agency's discretion. Our officers may therefore prevent you from using the concession. If you are unsure whether you meet the concession's criteria, you should get a visa before you travel.

As part of your application, you will need to enrol your fingerprints and facial image (known as 'biometric information') at a visa application centre.

 

[srmo]

thanks a lot sir

you have relieved me a lot.

 

[wilson]

I have bought a ticket for toronto via London from delhi.
Is there any one who traveled or have knowledge on the same can tell me whether transit visa is required or not?
I have Immigrant visa's for me and my family.

regards

You will not have any problem to travel via London. After getting out from the flight just go to the transit area which is clearly marked and directed. Follow the signs. Before entering the transit lounge you will have to go thru the security check. Don't carry any liquid over 100 ml.- even drinking water. They will throw to the trash. Me and family had many trips via London Heathrow airport. Also any European airports including Frankfurt and Brussels also does not need require transit visa for connecting flight passengers.

 

[srmo]

You will not have any problem to travel via London. After getting out from the flight just go to the transit area which is clearly marked and directed. Follow the signs. Before entering the transit lounge you will have to go thru the security check. Don't carry any liquid over 100 ml.- even drinking water. They will throw to the trash. Me and family had many trips via London Heathrow airport. Also any European airports including Frankfurt and Brussels also does not need require transit visa for connecting flight passengers.

thanks a lot sir.
I have tickets like below
IR INDIA LIMITED - AI 115
SUN 07APR DELHI IN LONDON GB 0705 1200
INDIRA GANDHI INTL HEATHROW
NON STOP TERMINAL 3 TERMINAL 4 DURATION 9:25
NON SMOKING
RESERVATION CONFIRMED- G ECONOMY
ON BOARD: MEAL
VEGETARIAN HINDU MEAL CONFIRMED FOR

EQUIPMENT:BOEING 787-8 DREAMLINER


AIR CANADA - AC 849
SUN 07APR LONDON GB TORONTO ON 1500 1745
HEATHROW PEARSON INTERNATION
NON STOP TERMINAL 3 TERMINAL 1 DURATION 7:45
RESERVATION CONFIRMED- T ECONOMY
ON BOARD: MEAL/SNACK
VEGETARIAN HINDU MEAL CONFIRMED FOR
EQUIPMENT:BOEING 777-300ER

As you can see i have different airlines and at london i need to change terminals 4 to terminal 3.
Since you have traveled through london please assist me how i will change the terminals or any valuable suggestion. that you would to share with me?
regards

 

[srmo]

hi wilson pls reply

 

[ali.naeem]

These days I am also working on the same subject. You don't need visa if you are traveling via London. However, one should need visa if you are traveling via any US states.

Also as per my understanding, baggage automatically transfered to your connecting aircraft even you are changing the airline, for e.g. air india to british airways, as airport staff CAA is responsible to transfer your stuff.

you just need to follow the transit passenger signs and take the boarding card if not issued in Indian airport and head towards your carrier.

Regards

hi wilson pls reply

 

[srmo]

These days I am also working on the same subject. You don't need visa if you are traveling via London. However, one should need visa if you are traveling via any US states.

Also as per my understanding, baggage automatically transfered to your connecting aircraft even you are changing the airline, for e.g. air india to british airways, as airport staff CAA is responsible to transfer your stuff.

you just need to follow the transit passenger signs and take the boarding card if not issued in Indian airport and head towards your carrier.

Regards

thanks. R u also planning to go to canda dear? are from india?

 

[wilson]

hi wilson pls reply

On leaving the aircraft, please follow the purple signs for Flight Connections.

Connections bus.Look at the puple signs.

A dedicated bus will transfer you between terminals 4 to 3. Buses are free and depart every six to ten minutes.

Hand baggage check

At this point your hand baggage will be checked. Please be aware that liquids in containers over 100ml are not allowed through security.

Security screening
You will pass through security screening at this point.

Air Canada desks

If you Need to visit your Air Canada airline's ticket desk look for AIR CANADA counter .

Wait in Departure lounge near to your Air Canada counter.

Check the screens in the departure lounge, which will be updated when your gate opens and again when your flight is ready for boarding. If you've time to spare, the departure lounge has plenty of facilities to help you relax, including restaurants, shops and seating areas.

 

[denDbest]

Would like to ask...

how about connecting flight fro Dubai- Amsterdam and Paris going to Toronto?

Do they require transit visa on this airports? thanks alot

 

[cocknbull]

Would like to ask...

how about connecting flight fro Dubai- Amsterdam and Paris going to Toronto?

Do they require transit visa on this airports? thanks alot

Nopes...You don't need a transit visa to pass these countries when you have Canada PR visa..

 

[ItsBeenLongNow]

I second cocknbull, transit visa not required, I know for sure, as I traveled last month
have a safe journey, and enjoy uour life in your new country ~ Good luck