# The Immigration (Transit Visa) Order 1993

S.I. 1993/1678 · made 2 July 1993

This Order requires nationals or citizens of the countries or territories listed in the Schedule to hold a visa for passing through the United Kingdom from 22nd July 1993, if they would otherwise require leave to enter the United Kingdom and makes provision regarding the making of an application.

Made under: Immigration (Carriers’ Liability) Act 1987 (repealed) (Section 1A)

## Introductory text

IMMIGRATION
Made 2nd July 1993
Laid before Parliament 21st July 1993
Coming into force 22nd July 1993
In exercise of the powers conferred upon me by section 1A(1) and (2) of the Immigration (Carriers' Liability) Act 1987, I hereby make the following order:

## 1 

This Order may be cited as the Immigration (Transit Visa) Order 1993 and shall come into force on 22nd July 1993.

## 2 

A national or citizen of one or more of the countries or territories specified in the Schedule to this Order who on arrival in the United Kingdom passes through to another country or territory without entering the United Kingdom shall hold a visa for that purpose (a transit visa) unless he:
(a) has the right of abode in the United Kingdom under the Immigration Act 1971; or
(b) is also a national of a member State of the European Communities.

## 3 

An application for a transit visa shall be made to any British High Commission, Embassy or Consulate which accepts such applications.

## Signature

Michael Howard
One of Her Majesty’s Principal Secretaries of State
Home Office
2nd July 1993

## COUNTRIES OR TERRITORIES WHOSE NATIONALS OR CITIZENS NEED A VISA FOR PASSING THROUGH THE UNITED KINGDOM

Afghanistan
Somalia
Iran
Sri Lanka
Iraq
Turkey
Lebanon
Uganda
Libya
Zaire

## Explanatory note

(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order requires nationals or citizens of the countries or territories listed in the Schedule to hold a visa for passing through the United Kingdom from 22nd July 1993, if they would otherwise require leave to enter the United Kingdom and makes provision regarding the making of an application.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1993/1678 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/immigration-transit-visa-order-1993
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