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Visitors in transit

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What documents do you need as a visitor in transit?

This page contains information about the documents that you may want to provide to support your application to come to the UK as a visitor in transit.

You should provide as many relevant documents as you can to show that you qualify for entry to the UK. If you do not provide them, we may refuse your application.

You must decide which documents will best support your application. We advise you to consider providing documents that contain:

  • information about you
  • information about your finances and employment
  • your accommodation and travel details
  • information about your visit to the UK

You can download our supporting documents checklist from the right side of this page. 

More information

  • I am visiting someone in the UK. Can they give a guarantee for me?

    The person who is 'sponsoring' your visit cannot give a guarantee that you will comply with the terms of your visa, or that you will leave the UK at the end of your visit.

    They can help you with your application and provide you with the relevant supporting documents listed in our guidance, but you must provide these documents to us yourself.