Is it possible to travel London city when I am in transit for more than 8 hours? [duplicate]

I am traveling to Paris via Ryanair from Copenhagen and there is a 9 hours layover in London, UK. I am planning to go out of the airport for 3 or 4 hours to visit the city during my layover. Do I need to have a transit visa or a general tourist visa, or can I simply go without a visa? I have a residence permit of Denmark. I am from Nepal.

Best Answer

This question will tell you how to find out if you need a visa.

However, something seems a bit weird here. There aren't any Ryanair London - Paris flights that I know of - according to their website you can only fly from Manchester to Paris (Beauvais). The Copenhagen flights go to London Stansted and London Luton, both quite a long way from Manchester. Are you sure these flights are going through the same airport and there isn't an error somewhere?

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How long can you Transit in London?

Direct Airside Transit visas last for up to 24 hours, meaning the onward flight must be within 24 hours of your arrival in the UK. You cannot apply for this visa if you need to go through UK border control, for example to check in your luggage on to a connecting flight or to change airports.

Do I need a Transit visa for connecting flight in London?

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.

Does Transit constitute a visit?

A transit is when you stay airside and do not exit formalities. I understand some people do transit and leave airport for a hotel etc, but technically if you went thru immigration, then you are deemed to have visited the country.

Is Transit possible through London?

There are 2 types of transiting: 'airside' - you do not pass through UK border control before you leave on your connecting journey. 'landside' - you do pass through UK border control, but come back through it and leave the UK within a short amount of time (usually 24 hours)

Do you really need Transit Visa for UK

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