# Transit visa eligibility for Indian applicants, 2026

Who qualifies for the Transit visa from India, the thresholds that apply in 2026 and the tools to check before you pay.

Source: https://ukvisadesk.com/visas/transit-visa/eligibility · Updated 2026-10-08 · Reviewed by UK Visa Desk counselling team, licence 849/DC/PTA/PLA/LC-3/2024 · UK Visa Desk, a brand of Pro Lifeset Overseas Private Limited, Patiala, India. WhatsApp +91 91155 80911, Mon to Sat, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM IST.

- You are an Indian national transiting the UK to another country and will leave within 48 hours (Visitor in Transit) or without passing border control (Direct Airside Transit)
- You hold a confirmed onward ticket and any visa needed for your destination
- You are not exempt under the transit without visa rules or through a Standard Visitor, Marriage Visitor or other qualifying document

## FAQ
**Do Indians need a transit visa to change planes at Heathrow?**
Usually yes. If you stay airside and your connection is on the same day, a Direct Airside Transit visa at £41.50 applies. If you need to collect baggage, change terminals through border control or stay overnight, a Visitor in Transit visa at £74.50 applies.

**Does a Standard Visitor visa cover transit?**
Yes. A valid Standard Visitor visa lets you transit without a separate transit visa, airside or landside.

**I hold a valid US visa. Am I exempt?**
Possibly, under the transit without visa concession, which depends on the type of visa, your onward destination and whether you stay airside. The Lifeset Overseas guide lists the exact conditions; do not rely on the airline alone.

Full guide: https://ukvisadesk.com/visas/transit-visa.md

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