Do i require visa for travelling via london?

Question

I have long stay visa(MVV) from Netherlands. I wanted to travel via London to Amsterdam because of cheaper air fare. I am Indian national. Do i require any visa for travelling from there

Answer 1

Type of transit visa required depends on type of journey:

- if passenger is in transit with same-day, same-airport transfer, "A-Direct Airside Transit" visa (DATV) is required. This visa must be obtained prior to arrival in the UK and will allow the passenger to transit between terminals at the same UK airport as the passenger remains airside;

- if passenger is in transit and must change airport in the U.K., or has an overnight stop in U.K.,  a valid U.K. visa with any endorsement other than "Direct Airside Transit Visa" is required.

Answer 2

Yes