As a Philippine passport holder, can I transfer from Heathrow terminal five to three without a visa? [duplicate]

I would like to know if I need a transit visa if I transfer from Heathrow terminal 5 to three. I will only be staying there two hours as I will be flying to Geneva. I am a Philippine passport holder.

Best Answer

If your transit time is less than 24 hours and you are from the Philipines, you will not need a transit visa as long as you will stay in the arrival/departure lounge. This is called airside transit. If you need to go out from this lounge or need to stay more than 24 hours then you will need a visa.

In your case (from the Philippine, 2 hours connection time), UK border agency website says:

Yes, you generally need a visa to transit the UK (unless you will arrive in the UK by air, and leave the UK by air less than 24 hours later)

In addition to that, Heathrow airport has a nice service for transit passengers. Heathrow airport website describes how to transfer from terminal 5 to 3 without the need to pass through passport control.

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Do I need a visa to change terminals in Heathrow?

Short answer is No. if you are changing terminals, at no point is a passport required. What some people have experienced is connecting at Heathrow onto a Domestic flight.

Can I transit through UK without a visa?

You might need a visa to pass through the UK in transit (on your way to another country). Check if you need one before you apply. To get a transit visa you must prove that: you'll be in transit to another country, with enough funds and the intention to travel on.

Do you need a visa when taking a connecting flight?

Re: Do I Need A Visa For A Connecting Flight Through The US? Yes. There is no transit at US airports and you will need to clear both Immigration and Customs at your first point of entry into the US regardless. You will need either an ESTA or a Visa.

Do I need visa for connecting flight in LHR?

Yes, transit visa is a must. My friend wasn't allowed to board a flight from Amsterdam to Mumbai via LHR because he didn't have transit visa. If u hv connecting flight then no need of transit visa. If you have just one connecting flight, then no need.

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