The LHR site says that a visitor may get a 24-hour visa on arrival at the discretion of the immigration officer. Is this still (January 2018) true?

My friend, an Indian national, will be kicking her heels in LHR, for a long layover. If possible, I'd like to meet up with her. This would require her to clear immigration and enter the UK. The LHR website mentions a 24-hour visa available at the discretion of the immigration officer.

She meets the onward travel requirements, but does not have any UK visa.

I can't find any mention of this 24-hour visa on any government web sites. Does anyone know if it really works? Is there a fee and how much?

Best Answer

Check this pages:

Visa to pass through the UK in transit

But, according to this site, your friend may need a Visitor in Transit visa instead.

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Does UK provide visa on arrival?

Visas can be issued on arrival for a stay up to 3 months. eVisa issued for 14 days, extendable once.

Can I get visitor transit visa at London airport?

Apply. You must apply online for a Direct Airside Transit visa. You'll need to have your fingerprints and photograph (known as 'biometric information') taken at a visa application centre as part of your application.

How long does UK visitor in transit visa last?

You can stay for a maximum of 6 months on each visit and your visa can last for 2, 5 or 10 years.

How long are visitors allowed to stay in UK?

You can visit the UK as a Standard Visitor for tourism, business, study (courses up to 6 months) and other permitted activities. You can usually stay in the UK for up to 6 months. You might be able to apply to stay for longer in certain circumstances, for example to get medical treatment.

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