r01320 Posted August 25, 2013 Report Share Posted August 25, 2013 Hi, I will be travelling to India on Sept 6th via London. I needs to change flight at London. I have the approved H1B petition for extension. But the H1B stamping on the passport has expired. I will be travelling via Heathrow airport. I need to go from one terminal to other to pick up the connecting flight. I will not be going out of the airport. Is it going to cause any issues ? Do I need a transit visa? Link to comment
omshiv Posted August 25, 2013 Report Share Posted August 25, 2013 You need a Transit Visa since your stamped Visa is expired...they wouldn't allow you to board from here. Link to comment
jairichi Posted August 25, 2013 Report Share Posted August 25, 2013 Hi, I will be travelling to India on Sept 6th via London. I needs to change flight at London. I have the approved H1B petition for extension. But the H1B stamping on the passport has expired. I will be travelling via Heathrow airport. I need to go from one terminal to other to pick up the connecting flight. I will not be going out of the airport. Is it going to cause any issues ? Do I need a transit visa? I believe since your visa has expired you would need a transit visa. Wait for other members to give you their inputs or experiences Link to comment
Saifesta Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 I am in the same situation, travelling to India via London in Oct with an expired US Visa. I did a bunch of research on this and finally came to a conclusion, we would need a UK DATV (Direct Airside Transit Visa). I have read thru many forums saying BA would not let you board the Flight even without a valid stamped visa. I am currently in the midst of applyng for the DATV, the process looks simple. Experts Can you please share the Supporting documents required for DATV? Travel Itinerary Original Passport Copy Of passport Copy of I797 (H1b Petition) Do we really need to send Bank Statements/Pay Stubs /Employment letter for just a Transit Visa ? Thanks in Advance IMOH Link to comment
omshiv Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 I have never applied for a Transit Visa..but I believe the Bank Statments, Paystubts and EL are not required..airlines are not bothered about it. Link to comment
jairichi Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 I have never applied for a Transit Visa..but I believe the Bank Statments, Paystubts and EL are not required..airlines are not bothered about it. Omshiv, I believe Imoh is saying that to apply for a DATV at UK consulate these documents are required. Not by airlines Link to comment
chakrakr Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 The website of UK consulate have list of required documents . It is good to include a few paystub and EL. Omshiv, Airlines do not issue Visa . It is issued by Consulate. Link to comment
omshiv Posted August 28, 2013 Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 Omshiv, I believe Imoh is saying that to apply for a DATV at UK consulate these documents are required. Not by airlines Oh, sorry didnt realise that...Thanks Jairichi and Chakrakr. Link to comment
Lucky304 Posted September 11, 2013 Report Share Posted September 11, 2013 I think your good because you have connecting flight and ur also not going out of airport Link to comment
omshiv Posted September 12, 2013 Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 I think your good because you have connecting flight and ur also not going out of airport but you still need a Transit visa if you are travelling thru Europe. Link to comment
aks4 Posted November 14, 2013 Report Share Posted November 14, 2013 I am in a similar situation, my US visa expired and I have a valid approval notice. Please share your experience, so that I know what to do! Link to comment
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