UK Transit visa - How long does it take?

[sundarpn]

Need to travel via British airways. H1b visa is expired and need to get UK transit visa.


Any experiences on the quickest way to get this?

thx

[kshitijnt]

I am sorry you made BA as a choice. Kindly do not support any airlines/countries that require visas for Indian citizens in transit.

[ajay]

It takes one week to get the visa stamped. I did it and went to India in August. They will schedule FP for you in a location close to you.

[ScratchingHead]

Originally Posted by sundarpn

Need to travel via British airways. H1b visa is expired and need to get UK transit visa.


Any experiences on the quickest way to get this?

thx

Please don't travel thru countries that impose this ridiculous transit Visa requirement on individuals, especially from India. Ask them to justify the charges, and you would get no response from them.
So, even if takes to spend $200 - 300 more, AVOID these crook countries that charge Transit Visa. People we must send the message across. In this century, I think its Indians that are traveling the most on these trans-atlantic-asia route, and collectively avoiding these 'snob' countries would send a very good signal.

If you are buying the transit visa, your dignity is at stake. Its like saying buying insurance for a person who is poor. They dont charge for countries that are more developed. so, AVOID AVOID these countries.

I am traveling to India soon, and I am going thru Brussels not because I got a cheap ticket, but because there is no transit visa required there.

[ScratchingHead]

Originally Posted by ajay

It takes one week to get the visa stamped. I did it and went to India in August. They will schedule FP for you in a location close to you.

Shame on you....travel thru countries that don't steal your money in the form of 'transit visa'.

[ScratchingHead]

Originally Posted by sundarpn

Need to travel via British airways. H1b visa is expired and need to get UK transit visa.


Any experiences on the quickest way to get this?

thx

Dont buy air tickets that fly thru UK. Be a dignified India and question why they need a transit visa, when you are not going to set even 1 inch outside the airport.

[wandmaker]

Originally Posted by ScratchingHead

Please don't travel thru countries that impose this ridiculous transit Visa requirement on individuals, especially from India.

I stopped traveling through countries that impose transit visa; Eventually, transit visa requirement will be lifted, if no one flies.

[ScratchingHead]

Originally Posted by wandmaker

I stopped traveling through countries that impose transit visa; Eventually, transit visa requirement will be lifted, if no one flies.

Great, Gave you a green. I too avoid these countries.

[ScratchingHead]

Originally Posted by kshitijnt

I am sorry you made BA as a choice. Kindly do not support any airlines/countries that require visas for Indian citizens in transit.

You get a green buddy!!!!

[gcdreamer05]

Originally Posted by ScratchingHead

Please don't travel thru countries that impose this ridiculous transit Visa requirement on individuals, especially from India. Ask them to justify the charges, and you would get no response from them.
So, even if takes to spend $200 - 300 more, AVOID these crook countries that charge Transit Visa. People we must send the message across. In this century, I think its Indians that are traveling the most on these trans-atlantic-asia route, and collectively avoiding these 'snob' countries would send a very good signal.

If you are buying the transit visa, your dignity is at stake. Its like saying buying insurance for a person who is poor. They dont charge for countries that are more developed. so, AVOID AVOID these countries.

I am traveling to India soon, and I am going thru Brussels not because I got a cheap ticket, but because there is no transit visa required there.

Can you please share through which airlines, that goes thru brussels ?

[panky72]

Originally Posted by ScratchingHead

Please don't travel thru countries that impose this ridiculous transit Visa requirement on individuals, especially from India. Ask them to justify the charges, and you would get no response from them.
So, even if takes to spend $200 - 300 more, AVOID these crook countries that charge Transit Visa. People we must send the message across. In this century, I think its Indians that are traveling the most on these trans-atlantic-asia route, and collectively avoiding these 'snob' countries would send a very good signal.

If you are buying the transit visa, your dignity is at stake. Its like saying buying insurance for a person who is poor. They dont charge for countries that are more developed. so, AVOID AVOID these countries.

I am traveling to India soon, and I am going thru Brussels not because I got a cheap ticket, but because there is no transit visa required there.

I had to apply for UK transit visa last time I went to India (air india). This time I am taking non-stop Chicago to Delhi. I agree about avoiding countries that require transit visa.

[rawmuk7]

When i travelled with Air India via London 3 months back, I did not take any transit visa and had no problems. No one even asked me about it. I travelled twice this yr thru London

[LostInGCProcess]

Originally Posted by gcdreamer05

Can you please share through which airlines, that goes thru brussels ?

Jet Airways, Continental...

[chanduv23]

Folks - Amsterdam, Dubai, Brussels are the best way to go. 4 years back, I had problems with Lufthansa, I did not know I ahd to take transit visa and they never allowed me on flight and I had to travel the next day by going to german consulate in morning get visa and went back in afternoon, and surprisingly they had blocked me for that day. Until then, I always used to travel ONLY by lufthansa, but after that experience, I never wanted to. I always fly emirates and I like it.

[techskill]

Did anybody fly recently in Lufthansa to India? I wanted to know whether you need transit visa.
I have booked the tickets in Lufthansa to india in Dec.

My travel agent says you dont need transit visa if you have AP.

Since i have time now, i can apply nowif needed.

Also please give me the details about the appln forms to apply for the transit visa.

please advise.