Difference between e-residence permit and common format residence permit for the purpose of transit through the UK?

I am Russian citizen and I am going from Italy to Bridgetown (Barbados) with a transit in London.

I will arrive at 23:05 in London (LHR) terminal 1 with Alitalia Airlines and will go to final destination the next day 11:30 from London (LHR) terminal 3 with Virgin Atlantic.

Would I need a transit visa for this itinerary?

For the transit visa I have:

You arrive and depart by air. OK
You have a confirmed onward flight that leaves on the day you arrive or before midnight on the day after you arrive. OK
You have the correct documents for your destination (eg a visa for that country). OK
You have a common format residence permit issued by an European Economic Area (EEA) country I DON'T KNOW because I have a residence permit in Italy, but I am not sure if it is a e-residence permits (that is not acceptable for transiting through immigration control without a visa).

In italian my residence permit is called "Permesso di Soggiorno Elettronico". Please help me find the difference between e-residence permit and others.

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Best Answer

What you have is the new electronic residence permit (PSE), introduced in 2015, which is more secure than the previous one and more difficult to counterfeit. It complies with EC Regulation no. 1030/2002, as amended by the EC Regulation n. 380/2008 and is common format residence permit issued by an EEA Member State or Switzerland.

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What is common format residence permit?

People with a "Common Format" residence permit for another EEA (European Economic Area) or Switzerland are usually exempt from requiring a Direct Airside Transit Visa or A Visitor In Transit Visa. The term "Common Format" simply refers to a residence permit issued within the EU (European Union), EEA or Switzerland.

What is the difference between residence permit and permanent residence permit?

A residence permit is a temporary residence permit issued to a foreigner for a specified period of usually one to two years. It needs to be renewed regularly. Permanent residence is a permanent residence permit. You can get it only after a residence permit, if you have lived in the country for at least five years.

Is Aufenthaltstitel residence permit?

A German residence permit (Aufenthaltstitel or Aufenthaltserlaubnis) allows you to live in Germany. There are many kinds of German residence permits. Some let you work, and some allow you to study or be self-employed.

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.

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