India to Jamaica via UK and USA: do I need transit visas? [duplicate]

I am going to Jamaica for a medical conference and I have booked my flights via UK and New York. I will stay in JFK, New York airport only two hours and then fly New York to Jamaica.

Do I need visas for USA and UK to catch connecting flights?

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Best Answer

You will only need a US C Visa (Transit Visa) to transit via any US airport.

Regarding the UK, as an Indian citizen you can transit through the UK as long as you're holding a valid US visa.

From the official gov.uk website:

You don’t need a visa if you have one of the following:

a visa for Canada, New Zealand, Australia or the USA (this can be used for travel to any country)

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Do I need transit visa for UK from India to USA?

Indian passport holders with a valid visa for the United States are usually exempted from the need to obtain UK transit visas - but it is still wise to check.

Do I need a transit visa for UK if I have a US visa?

You're going through UK border controlApply for a Visitor in Transit visa if you'll be going through UK border control but leaving the UK within 48 hours. You'll need to apply for a Standard Visitor visa if: you need to stay longer in the UK. you can prove you need to frequently pass through the UK over a longer ...

Do you need a transit visa for connecting flights?

Most countries that normally require that you have a visa, do not require the visa if you are a transit passenger, someone who is only transiting through the airport. As you don't go through immigration, and you don't enter the country, hence no visa is needed.

Do you need a visa to transit through Jamaica?

Entry, Exit and Visa RequirementsYou do not need a visa for tourist travel up to 90 days. All other travelers will need a visa and/or work permit.

Do you really need Transit Visa for UK

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