Terminal Drop-Off Charge Changes to Virgin Atlantic check in zones Heathrow: Welcome to Heathrow Airport Arrivals Immigration and passports CORONAVIRUS TRAVEL UPDATE You must complete the UK Government passenger locator form before you arrive in the UK from any country. You can pre-register your details prior to travel at the link below. Passenger locator form Travelling from Europe after 1 January 2021 On 1 January 2021, the UK left the European Union. Heathrow continues all connectivity to Europe. There may be some extra steps you have to take prior to travelling. See our Brexit FAQs Have your passport ready Your first stop after landing is passport control. Simply follow the exit signs when you leave the plane. Entry requirements Entry requirements may apply if you’re travelling from outside the EEA*. Your passport must be valid for your stay. Border Force website Faster checks with e-gates Electronic passport gates speed up entry into the UK. Simply scan your passport and allow our system to match your face to the chip in your passport. Most adults can use the e-gates with an electronic passport from: UK EEA (European Economic Area)* Australia Canada Japan Singapore South Korea Switzerland USA Read all e-gate criteria on the gov.uk website. 48 HOUR VISAS If you’re passing through the UK border before onward travel you can apply for a 48 hour visa. This must be done prior to your arrival to the UK on the Government website, linked below. Your passport must allow entry into the UK and have a booking for onward travel. Transit visa form THE EUROPEAN UNION AND EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AREA EU countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Irish Republic, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and United Kingdom. Iceland, Liechtenstein, Switzerland and Norway are not members of the European Union (EU) but citizens of these countries have the same rights to enter, live in and work in the United Kingdom as EU citizens. Heathrow Airport Limited, The Compass Centre, Nelson Road, Hounslow Middlesex, TW6 2GW 0844 335 1801 *Calls cost 7p per minute plus your telephone company’s network access charge HELPFUL LINKS DISCOVER HEATHROW ABOUT HEATHROW Privacy Terms & Conditions Accessibility Sitemap Communications Heathrow Byelaws © LHR Airports Limited Privacy and Cookies Policy We use cookies to give you the best experience on our website. By continuing, you're agreeing to our use of cookies. We have recently updated our policy. Learn More Accept and Continue Feedback