United Kingdom Direct Airside Transit Visa (DATV): fee, stay and who needs it
Not needed if holding a valid visa or permanent residence for Australia, Canada, NZ or the USA, an EEA/Swiss residence permit or D visa, an Irish BC/BC BIVS visa, and some other cases (carrier list). From 8 Apr 2026 (was 39)
Direct Airside Transit Visa (DATV)
Visa needed- Official fee
- £41.50
- Stay
- airside only, same airport, onward flight same day
- Processing
- usually within 3 weeks
- Interview
- No
Questions
How much is the United Kingdom Direct Airside Transit Visa (DATV)?
The official fee is £41.50. From 8 Apr 2026 (was 39)
How long can I stay on the Direct Airside Transit Visa (DATV)?
airside only, same airport, onward flight same day. Validity: per grant.
What can I do on the Direct Airside Transit Visa (DATV)?
It is for transit.
Official sources
Checked on November 4, 2026
- GOV.UK: Check when you can get an ETA (updated 9 Apr 2026)
- Immigration Rules: Appendix ETA National List
- Immigration Rules: Appendix Visitor: Visa National List (updated 29 Oct 2026)
- Home Office fees from 8 April 2026
- GOV.UK: Apply for a Standard Visitor visa
- GOV.UK: Get a faster decision
- UK visa requirements for international carriers (updated 3 Aug 2026)
- GOV.UK: Apply for an ETA
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