Transit visa · Somalia to United Kingdom

Direct Airside Transit Visa

Embassy required

Processing time
3 weeks
Fee
£39
Validity
Single journey
Entry
Single entry

Required for changing flights in UK without passing through border control. Must remain airside in international transit area. For nationals listed in Schedule 1 of Immigration (Passenger Transit Visa) Order 2014.

Eligibility

  • Nationality

    Nationals requiring Direct Airside Transit visa as per Schedule 1 visa national list

    Eligible countries: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Bangladesh, Belarus, Cameroon, China, Congo (Democratic Republic of the), Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, India, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Iraq, Korea (Democratic People's Republic of), Lebanon, Libya, Mali, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Russian Federation, Rwanda, Senegal, Somalia, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syrian Arab Republic, Turkey, Viet Nam, Yemen

  • Purpose of visit

    Changing flights at UK airport without entering UK through immigration control

    Includes
    • Airside transit only

Documents you need

  • Passport

    Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 0

  • Photo

    Count: 1; Specifications: 35mm x 45mm

  • Flight reservation

    Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.

    Must be confirmed: Yes; Must show return: No

  • Application form

    Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.

    Form name: Direct Airside Transit Visa; Form url: https://www.gov.uk/transit-visa/direct-airside-transit-visa

  • Travel itinerary

    Provide an itinerary showing travel dates, destinations and planned accommodation.

    Must include addresses: No; Must include dates: Yes

How to apply

  1. Online application

    Apply online for Direct Airside Transit visa

  2. Fee payment

    Pay £39 visa fee

  3. Biometrics

    Attend VAC for fingerprints and photograph

  4. Processing wait

    Wait for decision

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This information is general guidance only and can change frequently. Always verify with the official embassy or consulate before making travel plans. Contact [email protected] for help.

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