Is transit visa required in london ?

[venkat03]

My parents got their extension approved a couple of weeks ago. They do have their return routed via london heathrow. Do they require a transit visa at london ? They have a 10 yr valid multiple entry visa to USA.

When I called up British Airways (their carrier), I was given multiple answers, and the reps dont know for sure.

Can you anyone point me in the right direction ? Since due to their age, I really want to avoid any pain to them at the last minute.

 

[baski555]

As for as I know, if you have a valid US visa you do not need transit visa. From your posting it seems that they have 10 year multiple entry US visa. When you go to UK web site, they will say if you have valid US visa you wont need a transit visa.

You may check this like too...
http://www.britainusa.com/visas/other_show.asp?SarticleType=25&Other_ID=313

 

[hristova_snezha]

Just got back from USA/transit by London

Hello.
I am Bulgarian, with a BG passport. Just got back from California.
Both ways back and forth I stopped in London for 20/22 hours.
When you are transit via a country that requare visa and stay less in 24 hours, it is ok.
You don't need a visa.
if you want to entry the country, u only have to "pass", the little interview of the customer department in London.
They are the ones who decide if u will be able to leave and see London and get back for your plane.
For sure u dont need a visa till 24 hours.

For further question, do not hesitate to contact me at:
hristova_snezhana@linuxmail.org


Snezhana