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Entering United Kingdom via Heathrow Airport (LHR)

Everything you need to clear immigration at Heathrow Airport in London. The rule depends on your passport - pick it below for the exact verdict, then check what United Kingdom requires before you fly.

Your passport

Before you fly to United Kingdom

UK ETA
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The verdict is your passport's entry status for the destination country, from VisaChecker's dataset (last snapshot re-checked against government sources, with dated corrections on top). Transit rules for connecting without entering can differ - always confirm on the official portal before you fly.

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FAQ - Heathrow Airport

Do I need a visa to enter United Kingdom at Heathrow Airport?

It depends on your nationality. Use the checker above: pick your passport to see whether entry to United Kingdom is visa-free, visa on arrival, e-visa, eTA or visa-required - decoded from the current dataset with the official source.

Is there a visa on arrival at Heathrow Airport?

Visa on arrival is set by United Kingdom per nationality, not by the airport. The checker above shows whether your passport gets visa on arrival for United Kingdom.