Do I need a UK transit visa for flying to the Canary Islands? [duplicate]

I am planning to visit Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain in October from Mumbai, India. I have already applied for a Spanish visa and am expecting to get it in two to three weeks.

I have booked a British Airways ticket. I will arrive at London Heathrow Airport, and my connection flight to Tenerife is from London Gatwick Airport. In-between there is a layover of seven hours. Therefore, will I need a transit visa for going to London Gatwick Airport from London Heathrow Airport?

If it is required, can I get it on arrival to London, or do I need to apply before starting the journey?

Further information:

I am an Indian citizen and I will have Spain Business visa for three weeks before starting the journey. This is my second visit to Spain.

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Best Answer

You will need to go through UK immigration to change airports. I am assuming you are an Indian citizen and don't have a European residence permit. In that case, you will need a visa. Merely holding a short-stay visa (which is required to enter Spain) is not enough to qualify for visa-free transit.

You won't be able to get this visa on arrival (in fact, you should be denied boarding by the airline in Mumbai and wouldn't even reach UK immigration).

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Who needs UK transit visa?

You might need a Visitor in Transit visa if you're: changing flights in the UK on your way to another country. going through UK border control, for example to check in your luggage for a connecting flight. leaving the UK within 48 hours.

Do I need UK visa for transit flight?

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 transit visa for connecting flights?

A connecting flight follows a route from point A to point B with a stop in point C (in this case, you will need a transit visa).

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