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Visitor in Transit visa
VisasUnited KingdomVisitor in Transit visa
United KingdomUnited Kingdom•Europe
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Visitor in Transit visa

Tourist

At a Glance

Processing Time

15-21 days

Application Fee

74.5 GBP

Stay Duration

2 days

Renewable

No

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Not Specified

PR Pathway

No

Remote Work

Not Required

Official Information
United Kingdom flag

Living in United Kingdom

Cost of Living
2% cheaper than United States
Avg Salary£31,200
Quality of Life
176/200
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Overview

The UK Visitor in Transit visa is for travelers who must pass through UK border control during a layover — for example, to change airports, collect baggage, or stay overnight — while transiting to a final destination outside the Common Travel Area.

The visa permits a stay of up to 48 hours and costs £74.50. Processing typically takes up to 3 weeks. Applicants must show confirmed onward travel, proof of entry permission for their destination, and sufficient funds. Work, study, and tourism are not permitted.

This visa is ideal for travelers whose itinerary requires entering UK immigration during a short layover, particularly those from countries without visa-free transit rights.

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant2 days

Requirements

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Valid passport or travel document

Proof of onward travel arrangements (e.g., flight ticket)

Evidence of permission to enter the destination country

Proof of sufficient funds for the transit period

KEY CRITERIA

Education

none or higher

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • Allows legal entry through UK border control for transit purposes
  • Facilitates changing airports or collecting baggage during a layover

Worth Knowing

  • Strict 48-hour limit on stay duration
  • Not intended for tourism, study, or work
  • Non-refundable application fee even if refused

Application Process

1

Complete the online application form

2

Pay the visa application fee

3

Book and attend a biometric enrolment appointment at a Visa Application Centre

4

Submit required supporting documents

Verified Claims (13)

Last verified May 31, 2026
Application StepsComplete the online application form; Pay the visa application fee; Book and attend a biometric enro…gov.uk
Fee BreakdownVisitor in Transit Visa Application Fee: 74.5 GBPgov.uk
Fees£74.50gov.uk
Forms—gov.uk
Included Nationalities—gov.uk
Official Infohttps://www.gov.uk/transit-visa/visitor-in-transit-visagov.uk
Max StayUp to 48 hoursgov.uk
Max Stay Estimatetype: days, initialDays: 2, notes: Up to 48 hoursgov.uk

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