Do I need UK transit visa to going to Ireland? [duplicate]

I am Iranian and I have Irish visa. I am going to Cork from Tehran. I will have one stop in LHR London Heathrow airport for 7 hours. Do I need any type of visa to stay in airport in London? Could I leave the airport in these 7 hours?

There is another flight that needs changing airport in London (LTN London Luton to LHR London Heathrow). Could I use this flight?

I found some similar questions but I couldn't get the exact answer.

Best Answer

You will generally need a visa, whether you stay airside (don't leave the transit area of the airport) or go landside (go through passport check, e.g. to collect your bags or leave the airport).

There are exemptions (to the direct airside transit visa requirement) and you could then also apply for a transit without visa concession (to go landside) but only if your Irish visa is a long-stay visa or if you have a residence permit for Ireland (so basically if you are going to reside there for some time, not merely visit).

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Do I need UK visa for transit to Ireland?

You might need to apply for a visitor visa to travel through the UK to get to the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man or Ireland. You'll usually need to apply for a Standard Visitor visa unless you're exempt. You do not need a UK visitor visa if: you have a valid visa for the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man.

Do you need a transit visa for Ireland?

Nationals of some states or territorial entities are required to be in possession of an Irish transit visa when arriving at a port of entry in Ireland for the purposes of passing through a port (airport, seaport) in order to travel to another state. A transit visa does not permit you to enter Ireland for any purpose.

Do I need transit visa for connecting flight in UK?

If you are passing through a UK airport while on the way to another country, you may need a UK transit visa. Transit visas are required by some nationals who are passing through the UK en-route to another country within 24 or 48 hours.

Do I need visa for Dublin if I have UK visa?

Visa waivers for UK visa holders. The Short Stay Visa Waiver Programme allows nationals of a number of Eastern European, Middle Eastern and Asian countries who have a short-term UK visa, to come to Ireland without the need for a separate Irish visa.

UK VISAS FAQs: UK TRANSIT VISAS

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