Transit without visa in Gatwick airport
We are going to come to Gatwick Airport 04.29.2018 at 9.35 pm in the evening to the North Terminal and have next flight in the morning, by EasyJet, 04.30.2018 at 9.05 a.m. to Marocco with all hotel bookings in the hand from the South Terminal. We are planning to have a night in the airport transit zone. Do we need any visas in this case to get from one terminal to another? If some of us have British visas could they take the baggage for the entire group and re-check it? Easy Jet have online ticket. Will it be ok without going outside transit zone?
Best Answer
It does not appear to be possible to transfer airside between terminals at Gatwick. Note that https://www.gatwickairport.com/at-the-airport/flying-in/flight-connections/ says:
If you need to change terminals, you can take our free shuttle 24 hours a day.
The shuttle they refer to is the landside peoplemover between the North and South terminals.
So in order to reach your departure terminal, you need to enter the UK. Depending on your nationality, where you're traveling from, and which other visas you hold, you may qualify for the UK's landside "Transit Without Visa" scheme, but you have not given enough information in your question to determine that. See this question (and links therein) for details.
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Is transit visa required for Gatwick Airport?
Depending on your vaccination status, you may need to have proof of a negative COVID-19 test (taken within 3 days of your flight). You may need a visa to enter the UK in transit to another country. Check if you need a 'Visitor in transit' visa and apply before you travel.Can you transit through Gatwick?
There is an international transit facility at London Gatwick including airside transfer between terminals. However you can only use it if both flights are on the same ticket. Otherwise you must cross the UK border and travel landside between the terminals.Do I need a Covid test to transit through Gatwick?
There are no testing requirements for arriving in England - regardless of your vaccination status.Do I have to go through immigration for a connecting flight in London?
Can I meet someone who's transferring flights? Unfortunately it's not possible for you to go through customs and passport control to meet the person transferring flights unless you're also checked-in for a flight leaving that airport terminal that day.UK VISAS FAQs: UK TRANSIT VISAS
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