Is a UK Transit visa required?
I have a Canadian travel document and I am a Permanent Resident of Canada since May 2016. I am planing to visit Germany next month (I don't need a German visa because I have a Canadian travel document).
My question is: can I stay 48 hours in the UK without a transit visa? (I have a UK visa but its validity will start on Oct. 30)
Best Answer
As per the GOV.UK website, you don't need a visa if staying no longer than until 23:59 the next day (so less than 48 hours).
At UK border control, present:
- travel document;
- Canadian permanent resident card;
- filled-out landing card (handed out on the plane) and;
- connecting ticket to Germany.
If, for some reason, the officer tells you your visa isn't valid yet, tell them you're only applying for leave to enter in transit, on the basis of your Canadian resident card.
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