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"Direct Airside Transit visa". Needed to change flights in the UK without going through immigration control for people from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland.

Direct Airside Transit Visa

A kind of transit visa Needed to change flights in the UK without going through immigration control for people from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland.

Official UK government website.

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Does this count as denied entry?

2 years ago I had a flight from New Delhi > London > Bahamas. The flight from New Delhi to London was delayed, causing me to miss the flight to the Bahamas. The airline very kindly offered me a stay in a hotel and transport for two days as the next…
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I was a refused a UK DATV visa. How should I proceed?

I am a Chinese passport holder with valid study permit in Canada. I am in Canada now and planning to visit my brother in the Republic of Ireland. (I have got the visa for visiting Ireland) My flight to Ireland is a direct flight whereas the return…
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UK DATV visa for round trip

I'm travelling from India to the Bahamas via London. I'm applying for UK DATV visa but it asks for Date you plan to arrive in the UK and Date you plan to leave the UK. I have layover in London in both sides of round trip. Do I need to apply for two…
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UK Direct Airside Transit Visa processing time

I am a Sri Lankan who lives in Hong Kong. I am travelling to France via UK. I have an airside transit. So DATV is required. I am having a doubt in processing time of Direct Airside Transit Visa from the British Consulate for the following…
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Direct Airside Transit Visa or Schengen visa first?

I am a Sri Lankan who lives in Hong Kong. I am travelling to France via UK. I have an air side transit. So DATV is required. But my problem is which one should be obtained first. Schengen visa or DAT visa. DAT visa required to Schengen visa…
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UK DATV - Evidence that your sponsor is not, or will not be, in breach of UK immigration laws at the time of your visit

I'm in Indian citizen and am applying for a UK DATV for traveling New Delhi -> London Heathrow -> Barbados. The visa application form at the end has a list of documents that I need to check to progress the application. One of the confusing documents…
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UK DATV for visa-free destination country

I'm an Indian citizen planing to travel New Delhi -> London -> Barbados. Barbados provides visa-free entry for Indian passport holders so no visa needed for that. For UK DATV, there's a question in the form that says- Do you have a valid visa or…
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How can I get boarding card in UK Gatwick airport with Direct Airside Transit Visa (DATV)?

I am from Iran and I have been issued a UK DATV (Direct Airside Transit Visa). In London Gatwick airport, I've got a connection from from Turkish airline to British Airways. But as long as there are limitations for this visa how should I get British…
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Russia to Dublin, transiting Heathrow

I have Russian visitors arriving and transiting at London Heathrow with connecting tickets to Dublin, Ireland. Time between flights is two hours. Baggage is checked from point of departure through to final destination. Is an Direct Airside Transit…
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Going from USA to India via London with expired US visa but valid Canadian visa

I am an Indian national going from US to India for H1B stamping via London Heathrow using British Airways. My F1 visa stamp has expired and I understand that this would mean that I require a DATV. But I have a valid unexpired Canadian visitor's…
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Are Italian residents exempt from needing a UK direct airside transit visa?

I am an Indian national and having a Permesso di Soggiorno in Italy. It is issued under Attesa occupazione status and expires on 23 March 2015. My wife and my child (under 10 years) are connected to my Italian permesso di soggiorno and are with me…
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Do I need a Direct Air Transit Visa or Visitor in Transit Visa for the UK?

I am traveling from the United States to India via British Airways with a 4 hour layover in London. My current H1-B visa has expired, but I have the approval for my extension (I-797) and I plan to get the visa stamped in India. Do I need a Direct…
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About my Transit Visa, DATV

I am from India, I got a job offer from the Bahamas and have a Bahamas visa and work permit card. My ticket is Delhi to Bahamas Nassau with a layover in the UK. I am staying in UK only for 4 hours during the layover. I would like to get my UK DATV,…
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UK Transit Visa (DATV) needed or not needed?

I am based in India.I will be travelling to France & Spain for holidays with my wife on 3rd Apr 2017. So i have applied for Schengen Visa and expected to get it by 25th March i.e around 8-9 days prior to my travel dates. Main issue: We are…
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Do I need a Direct Airside Transit Visa when I have a Standard Visitor visa for UK?

I'm a Pakistani national residing in Saudi Arabia due to visit Finland. I have a valid Schengen visa and a multiple-entry visitor visa for United Kingdom. I'm flying with British Airways both ways and have layovers at Heathrow Airport for 2 - 3…
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