Visa to pass through the UK in transit
Apply for this visa if you need to pass through the UK on your way to another country.
How long you can stay and how much the visa costs depends on if you leave the airport and pass through UK border control.
If you leave the airport
| Can work | Can study | How long you can stay | Cost |
| No | No | 48 hours | £64 |
If you don’t leave the airport
| Can work | Can study | How long you can stay | Cost |
| No | No | 24 hours |
£35 OverviewYou might need a visa to pass through the UK in transit (on your way to another country). Check if you need one before you apply. To get a transit visa you must prove that:
You don’t need a transit visa if you:
Not leaving the airportApply for a Direct Airside Transit visa (DATV) if you’ll be changing flights in the UK and won’t be going through UK border control. DATVs last for up to 24 hours. Leaving the airportApply for a Visitor in Transit visa if you’ll be going through UK border control but leaving the UK within 48 hours. You’ll need to apply for a Standard Visitor visa if:
FeesDirect Airside Transit visa (DATV) - £35
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