UK transit visa (Sri Lankan holding Schengen student visa ) [duplicate]

I'm a Sri Lankan national. I'm currently doing my M.Sc. in Norway. So I have a Schengen Student visa (temporary resident permit) which I renew every year.

My question is that if I want to transit via London Heathrow without entering the UK do I need a transit visa? Because the www.gov.uk site does mention that there are exemptions for people with long stay visa (Category D Visa) in EEA countries. I couldn't find any information about my specific situation. Is my Schengen Student visa (temporary resident permit) a category D visa which qualifies for transit in the UK without a visa?

Thank you!

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Best Answer

A residence permit is not the same as a category D visa.

However, if your residence permit is in the common format documented here (scroll down), then it will separately exempt you from needing a direct airside transit visa for the UK.

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Can I travel to UK with Schengen student visa?

The Schengen visa allows visitors to obtain one visa to visit a number of designated countries within the EEA. To find out if you require a Schengen visa, visit the UK embassy website of the country you wish to visit. The UK is not a Schengen territory and the visa cannot be used to enter this country.

Do I need transit visa if I have student visa?

India. If you have to leave the international terminal for your connecting plane, train, or car, you'll need a transit visa. If you remain at the airport, you're fine.

Can you transit through two Schengen countries?

Yes. According to the Schengen rules, the Schengen visa is generally valid for all the countries in the Schengen area.

Can I apply for Schengen visa twice?

Schengen visas may allow for a single-entry or multiple entries. With a single-entry visa you can enter the Schengen area only once. This is indicated on the visa sticker by "01". With a visa allowing for two or multiple entries you may enter twice or several times during the validity of the visa.

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