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sho78

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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.
 
please comment.
 
qorax said:
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
 
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.
 
sho78 said:
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 said:
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.
 
Mr sho,

U dont need transit visa on way back from Canada to KSA, as u had Canadaian Immigrant visa.
 
thanks both of u.....relieved.
 
sho78 said:
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.
 
sho78 said:
thanks both of u.....relieved.

Hi Sho

Were you able to exit Canada and transit through the UK smoothly with your COPR?
 
shah0207 said:
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?
 
^ you can go anywhere as long as you have/meet the requirements of the destination country...
 
sho78 said:
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.