caseFor a Russian citizen with a German residence permit planning a transit through London for 3 hours on a single booked flight with no checked baggage, a UK transit visa is likely not required, provided they remain in the international transit area of the airport.
The temporary travel document ('fictitious certificate' or 'Fiktionsbescheinigung') proving the pending residence permit in Germany is usually sufficient for re-entry into the EU. Airlines will confirm boarding eligibility.
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riskTransit through the UK without a visa is generally not permitted.
However, exceptions exist for individuals holding valid visas for countries like the USA or Canada. These visas must be stamped, not electronic, and affixed to the passport. Holding such a visa allows transit and potentially leaving the airport. It's crucial to have the correct type of visa and ensure it's properly stamped in the passport.
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ruleWhen transiting through the UK on a flight from an EU country to another EU country, if the transit is within the same airport and does not involve exiting the 'airside' or 'sterile zone,' a UK transit visa is typically not required, even for Russian citizens.
This is because the traveler does not officially enter the UK. Airlines will make the final decision on boarding, so confirming with them is advised.
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