No Passport, but must transit Stansted Airport for flight to another EU country

12/18/2022 3:36:11 PM

Yes.

You cannot use an EU, EEA or Swiss national ID card to enter the UK unless you meet certain criteria eg have pre-settled status. Stansted does not have an airside transit zone, you will need to clear Immigration https://www.stanstedairport.com/help/passenger-guides/connecting-flights/

Source: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/visiting-the-uk-as-an-eu-eea-or-swiss-citizen

12/18/2022 3:30:12 PM

Since October 2021, the vast majority of EU citizens now require a passport to enter or transit the UK. There are a few exceptions which generally only apply to EU citizens that live/work in the UK, which presumably is not the case here.

From the European Union’s website :

I am an EU national without any status under the UK’s EU Settlement Scheme

To enter or transit the UK you will need a valid passport,
which must be valid for the duration of your stay in the UK. ID cards
are not accepted.

This is true for all UK airports.

Stansted airport specifically is different to some other major UK airports in that it is not possible to transit between flights (even between international flights) without passing through immigration. In other words, it’s not possible to transit "airside" – all passengers need to clear immigration and officially enter the United Kingdom.

The UK Government’s website is a little vague on whether an ID card can be used for transit, but is very clear that one is required when entering the country.

EU citizens generally do not require a visa to transit the UK.

12/18/2022 3:28:22 PM

Yes a passport is required. You now need a passport to enter the UK and Stansted does not have an international lounge area, so you have to enter the UK.

But before that you will also need to convince the airline that you have the right paperwork, and they know you need a passport for the UK, and they will not take the second flight in account as the airline can only see you entering the UK, and can not be sure you will take that second flight.

While some airlines are less strict, especially Ryanair is known to be more strict about passports and visa rules than even the countries they fly between and within.

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