Do You Need a Transit Visa?
Flying through another country on your way to your destination? Check if you need a transit visa for your stopover — before you book.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about transit visas and airport transfers.
Transit Visa Requirements by Country
UK — DATV (Direct Airside Transit Visa)
The UK requires nationals of certain countries to obtain a DATV to transit airside through UK airports — even without passing through border control. Exemptions apply if you hold a valid visa from the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, or the Schengen area.
Read UK transit guideSchengen Zone — Airport Transit Visa (ATV)
The EU requires nationals of 14 countries (Annex IV list) to hold an ATV for transiting through Schengen-area airports. Holders of valid US, Canadian, or Schengen visas are generally exempt. Individual Schengen states may maintain additional national ATV lists.
Check full visa requirementsQatar — Airside Transit + Optional Transit Visa
No visa is required for airside transit at Hamad International Airport (DOH). To leave the airport during a layover, a transit visa (up to 96 hours) is available for Qatar Airways passengers flying QR on both legs — contact your local Qatar Airways office to arrange, as the online application has been suspended since 2023.
Turkey — Conditional e-Visa for Exit
Airside transit through Istanbul does not require a visa for most nationalities. However, if you want to leave the airport, you may be eligible for a Turkish e-Visa if you hold a valid US, UK, or Schengen visa. Confirm eligibility at evisa.gov.tr.
Data verified against official government sources. Always confirm with your airline before travel. Last updated: March 2026.
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