About my Transit Visa, DATV

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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, but my DATV has been refused 2 times, and in 2015 my Canada work permit visa was refused because I did not satisfy the visa officer with my financial status.

So right now I have got my Bahamas visa and work permit visa, I just need my UK DATV. Could you please advise me how to go about getting this?






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How long does it take get a Datv for UK?

Once you've attended your appointment, you'll usually get a decision on your visa within 3 weeks. You may be able to get your visa faster or other services depending on what country you're in - check with your visa application centre. It's currently taking 6 weeks on average to get a decision on transit visas.

What is Datv visa?

Direct Airside Transit visas last for up to 24 hours, meaning the onward flight must be within 24 hours of your arrival in the UK. You cannot apply for this visa if you need to go through UK border control, for example to check in your luggage on to a connecting flight or to change airports.

How long can I stay on a transit visa?

Visa holders may stay in the US for a maximum of 29 days or on the proposed flight or ship departure, which is earlier.

Can I travel on transit visa?

A transit visa is a travel document allowing you to pass through another country until you reach your destination. For example, if you are traveling from India to the US, but you need to stop in the Schengen Zone to continue your flight for the US, you require a transit visa for the Schengen Area.



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