Saudi Arabia based Applicant

[van100]

its mentiomed that

If you will arrive on a flight, remain in the arrival lounge of the airport without passing through immigration control, and then depart on another flight from the same airport, you do not need a UK visa. This is called 'transiting airside'.

so plz check again ..

For Jordanian passports yes up to 24 hours
Chinese, pakistan etc No

 

[ali.naeem]

Hi,

It better to obtain visa to avoid any surprise suitation. However, on their website they have clearly given an option as below & at the time of transit officer will access our documentation if he/she found any weak points he will off-load the passenger(s), I know one pakistani friend who resides in riyadh, travel from Riyadh to London and London to Toronto and he won't faced any issues during transit. Rest all of the best!

'Transit without visa' concession - DATV exemptions
If you are a national of a country covered by the DATV system, you may be able to transit the UK airside without a visa. To qualify for this exemption:

You must arrive and depart by air;
Your onward flight must be confirmed,
You must depart within 24 hours;
You have proper documentation for your destination, including a visa if necessary.

Additionally, you must hold:

1) A valid entry visa for Canada, Australia, New Zealand or the USA, and a valid airline ticket for travel via the UK, as part of a journey to or from one of those countries; or
2) a valid airline ticket for travel via the UK as part of a journey from Australia, Canada, New Zealand or the USA, if you are transiting the UK no more than 6 months after the date when you last entered Australia, Canada, New Zealand or the USA with a valid entry visa for that country; or
3) a valid USA I-551 permanent resident card issued on or after 21 April 1998; or
4) an expired I-551 permanent resident card issued on or after 21 April 1998, accompanied by an I-797 extension letter issued by the Bureau of Citizenship; or
5) a valid Canadian permanent resident card issued on or after 28 June 2002; or
6) a valid Australian or New Zealand residence visa; or
7) a valid uniform format category D visa for entry to a state in the European Economic Area (EEA); or
8) a valid uniform format residence permit issued by an EEA state under Council Regulation (EC) number 1030/2002; or
9) a valid UK residence card; or
10) a valid EEA family permit issued by the UK government; or
11) a diplomatic or service passport issued by the People's Republic of China; or
12) a diplomatic or official passport issued by India; or
13) a diplomatic or official passport issued by Vietnam

For Jordanian passports yes up to 24 hours
Chinese, pakistan etc No

 

[watchamacall8]

Dear Kababayans,

In preparing for FSW documents, do i still need to provide additional supporting documents like copies of work contracts and pay stubs despite satisfying all information (specific period, positions, main responsibilities, total salary plus benefits and total no. of hours) that must be included in the letters of reference? I do not have any single pay stubs and i only got the latest work contract and can't obtain the previous 3 work contracts?

Thanks...

 

[YTNZ]

Dear Kababayans,

In preparing for FSW documents, do i still need to provide additional supporting documents like copies of work contracts and pay stubs despite satisfying all information (specific period, positions, main responsibilities, total salary plus benefits and total no. of hours) that must be included in the letters of reference? I do not have any single pay stubs and i only got the latest work contract and can't obtain the previous 3 work contracts?

Thanks...

As for me, I provided reference letters and certificate of employment

 

[ItsBeenLongNow]

Hi Ali Naeem,

It better to obtain visa to avoid any surprise suitation. However, on their website they have clearly given an option as below & at the time of transit officer will access our documentation if he/she found any weak points he will off-load the passenger(s), I know one pakistani friend who resides in riyadh, travel from Riyadh to London and London to Toronto and he won't faced any issues during transit. Rest all of the best!

'Transit without visa' concession - DATV exemptions
If you are a national of a country covered by the DATV system, you may be able to transit the UK airside without a visa. To qualify for this exemption:

You must arrive and depart by air;
Your onward flight must be confirmed,
You must depart within 24 hours;
You have proper documentation for your destination, including a visa if necessary.

Additionally, you must hold:

1) A valid entry visa for Canada, Australia, New Zealand or the USA, and a valid airline ticket for travel via the UK, as part of a journey to or from one of those countries; or
2) a valid airline ticket for travel via the UK as part of a journey from Australia, Canada, New Zealand or the USA, if you are transiting the UK no more than 6 months after the date when you last entered Australia, Canada, New Zealand or the USA with a valid entry visa for that country; or
3) a valid USA I-551 permanent resident card issued on or after 21 April 1998; or
4) an expired I-551 permanent resident card issued on or after 21 April 1998, accompanied by an I-797 extension letter issued by the Bureau of Citizenship; or
5) a valid Canadian permanent resident card issued on or after 28 June 2002; or
6) a valid Australian or New Zealand residence visa; or
7) a valid uniform format category D visa for entry to a state in the European Economic Area (EEA); or
8) a valid uniform format residence permit issued by an EEA state under Council Regulation (EC) number 1030/2002; or
9) a valid UK residence card; or
10) a valid EEA family permit issued by the UK government; or
11) a diplomatic or service passport issued by the People's Republic of China; or
12) a diplomatic or official passport issued by India; or
13) a diplomatic or official passport issued by Vietnam

For Jordanian passports yes up to 24 hours
Chinese, pakistan etc No

Hi, I have a Pakistani Passport, and I travelled to Canada not more than a month ago Via London Heathrow
No visa was required, neither asked, I believe the rule is if you have PR for Canada or US you do not need
a transit visa, provided you are not leaving the airport

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas-immigration/transitthroughtheuk/visa-transit-airside/

"
If you are a national of a country covered by the DATV system, you may be able to transit the UK airside without a visa. To qualify for this exemption:

you must arrive and depart by air; and
your onward flight must be confirmed, and must depart within 24 hours; and
you have proper documentation for your destination, including a visa if necessary.

"'Transit without visa' concession - DATV exemptions
Additionally, you must hold:

1) a valid entry visa for Australia, Canada, New Zealand or the USA, and a valid airline ticket for travel via the UK, as part of a journey to or from one of those countries; or............."

 

[hassan09]

Thanks for your input, much appreciated.

BR

 

[asifmehmood]

Visa issued today

 

[van100]

Visa issued today

Congrats

 

[shahzad395]

Hi Forum Members,
Should we need to send English translated copy of Saudi PCC or original wil be enough ?

 

[ItsBeenLongNow]

Hi Forum Members,
Should we need to send English translated copy of Saudi PCC or original wil be enough ?

Original + the translation of the KSA PCC

 

[watchamacall8]

Visa issued today

Congratulations...

Sir, Do i need to provide pay stubs and work contract If I can provide the detailed letter reference they are asking:
specific period, position, duties and responsibilities, salary and no. of hours worked.

I the phrase "Additional supporting documents may include:" means that it is ok NOT to submit pay stubs and work contract? Because I don't have any pay stubs and i only have the present work contract with me...thank you

 

[hassan09]

Visa issued today

Congrats man, all the best.

 

[ali.naeem]

Hi,

Thanks for clarifying our doubts.

I am getting fare SAR 2500/- return ticket from riyad to toronto via london, going through Saudi airlines and connected via air canada to toronto, same applies while retruning.

My question is, is it possible such a low fare? my travel agent said that this is offer from Saudi airlines in Q class and air canada in K class. he said I am lucky my travel dates within my vaction dates. Transit time in London 4 - 5 hours each, so what's your suggestion shall I go ahead and purchase the ticket, I need four tickets and these tickets are non-refundable and I cannot change any dates after purchasing the ticket.

Kindly advice, since this is my first travel to Canada.

regards,

Hi, I have a Pakistani Passport, and I travelled to Canada not more than a month ago Via London Heathrow
No visa was required, neither asked, I believe the rule is if you have PR for Canada or US you do not need
a transit visa, provided you are not leaving the airport

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas-immigration/transitthroughtheuk/visa-transit-airside/

"
If you are a national of a country covered by the DATV system, you may be able to transit the UK airside without a visa. To qualify for this exemption:

you must arrive and depart by air; and
your onward flight must be confirmed, and must depart within 24 hours; and
you have proper documentation for your destination, including a visa if necessary.

"'Transit without visa' concession - DATV exemptions
Additionally, you must hold:

1) a valid entry visa for Australia, Canada, New Zealand or the USA, and a valid airline ticket for travel via the UK, as part of a journey to or from one of those countries; or............."

 

[hassan09]

Hi Ali,

the tickets fares looks really cheap (assuming its roundtrip tickets), if i was in your shoes i would go ahead and book them...

what are you waiting for!!!

 

[atifhassankhan]

Hi,

Thanks for clarifying our doubts.

I am getting fare SAR 2500/- return ticket from riyad to toronto via london, going through Saudi airlines and connected via air canada to toronto, same applies while retruning.

My question is, is it possible such a low fare? my travel agent said that this is offer from Saudi airlines in Q class and air canada in K class. he said I am lucky my travel dates within my vaction dates. Transit time in London 4 - 5 hours each, so what's your suggestion shall I go ahead and purchase the ticket, I need four tickets and these tickets are non-refundable and I cannot change any dates after purchasing the ticket.

Kindly advice, since this is my first travel to Canada.

regards,

asa

the tickets are cheap because of the class u got and non refundable status. but the class does not matter,

thanks

atif