do you need a transit visa to cross uk if u have an immigrant visa to canada

[sho78]

need to know that if i hold an immigrant visa of canada do i need a transit visa to transit the uk for less than 12 hrs. on the way to canada and my way back pls reply soon.

 

[sho78]

please comment.

 

[qorax]

It is not required -- to fly thru an European a/port with a Canadian PRV.

However, we've observed that only some nationals still get into a rough patch at Heathrow. Not all, but I've know one nationality so far getting denied / or being put through addnl scrutiny.

Qorax

 

[sho78]

thanks for the valuable reply i just wanted to know that on my way back from canada when i will not be having the immigrant visa valid with me and not carrying the pr card even will i be allowed to transit uk.

 

[qorax]

thanks for the valuable reply i just wanted to know that on my way back from canada when i will not be having the immigrant visa valid with me and not carrying the pr card even will i be allowed to transit uk.

1. PR card is a requirement for ENTERING Canada. If u don't have that no airline will let u fly INTO Canada.

2. For flying elsewhere thru EU a/ports - u'd be permitted as long as u've a legal entry doc for the destination AND as long as u r carrying ur Canadian COPR.

 

[shah0207]

Mr sho,

U dont need transit visa on way back from Canada to KSA, as u had Canadaian Immigrant visa.

 

[sho78]

thanks both of u.....relieved.

 

[mian_g]

need to know that if i hold an immigrant visa of canada do i need a transit visa to transit the uk for less than 12 hrs. on the way to canada and my way back pls reply soon.

You don't need a transit visa if connecting flight, needed if you want to go through immigration control.

 

[akhan127]

thanks both of u.....relieved.

Hi Sho

Were you able to exit Canada and transit through the UK smoothly with your COPR?

 

[akhan127]

Mr sho,

U dont need transit visa on way back from Canada to KSA, as u had Canadaian Immigrant visa.

Hi shah0207

Have you exited Canada with only your COPR? Were you able to do it successfully?

 

[canvis2006]

^ you can go anywhere as long as you have/meet the requirements of the destination country...

 

[akbardxb]

thanks both of u.....relieved.

If you have to change airports ie between Heathrow and Gatwick, you will need a visa for UK.

I was getting a connection from Dubai which necessitated a change in airport and my travel agent confirmed that this would require a visa. I didn't use this option finally and went on KLM.

Canadian COPR has nothing to do with entry into the EU.