India to USA Via LHR 7.5-Hour Layover - DATV Visa Rules (2026)
Browse more guides: India travel | Asia destinations A common Indian-traveler scenario: you're flying from India to USA via London Heathrow with a 7.5-hour layover. Do you need a UK Direct Airside Transit Visa (DATV) for the connection? The answer is straightforward: with a valid US visa, you're typically exempt from DATV requirements. Without a US visa, you'd need a DATV for airside transit. This guide covers the 2026 rules and what to expect at LHR. Short answer For Indian passport holders India → London Heathrow → USA with 7.5-hour layover in 2026: With valid US B1/B2 visa : No UK transit visa needed for airside connection (US visa exempts DATV) Without US visa : Need UK DATV (~GBP 35) for airside transit Layover under 24 hours : Airside connection only Both flights through-ticketed : Stay airside, no UK entry Want to leave airport during layover : Need UK Standard Visitor Visa (~GBP 115) Why Indians need UK transit visas Indian passports are on the UK DA...