Do we need Transit Visa for UK, Check this out

[wamu]

Hi friends!

I just came across this article on TOI website which I thought would be relevent as many of us travel through UK on way to India.

According to the article, transit visa is not required for GC holders & valid US/ Canadian visa holders. However, it does not list AP as acceptable documents for transit visa waiver.

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/cms.dll/html/uncomp/articleshow?msid=234881

 

[veekey]

following is taken from that article:


In taking this step, Britain have looked for ways to ensure that it keeps to a minimum the number of passengers who require a DATV by waiving the requirement for Indian nationals in possession of a valid visa and ticket for Canada or the USA.

There is a relaxation also for those who possess a valid USA-1551 Permanent Residence Card (Green Card) issued on or after 21 April 1998 or a valid Canadian Permanent Resident Card issued on or after 28 June 2002. DATV is also not applicable to people with valid common format Category D visa for entry to an EEA State which is valid for more than three months

 

[Rajma]

Better safe than sorry

Just to be on the safer side I have applied for DATV. I am on AP & EAD and am planning to visit India in 3 weeks.

 

[sk2002sk]

That would be a good idea.

 

[achal]

It means that H1B holder can travel without DATV but AP holder not.

Correct me if I am wrong.....

 

[sk2002sk]

Given that the H1B visa is stamped on the passport and that it is VALID.