I am looking at the specs for my upcoming trip from Shanghai to New York via London Heathrow and need a logic check on the documentation. I currently hold a valid US visa and my itinerary involves a 4-hour layover in Terminal 5 without passing through border control. The airline website is flagging a warning that a UK transit visa is required, which contradicts the information I see about US visa exemptions. Does the valid US visa definitely cover the Direct Airside Transit Visa requirement for this route, or is the system correct?
Just letting you know, realized this is not about a standard tourist entry but specifically regarding the Transit Without Visa concession.
Think ahead. Has anyone from Shanghai actually used this specific airline combination to verify the baggage transfer?
Observe the detail regarding the timeline of your connection. I was informed during a past restoration trip that the definition of same-day transit is strictly enforced.