Not quite so simple. The visa requirement depends a bit. From
Timatic:-
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"> / 30JUN03 / 2219 UTC
National INDIA (IN)/Residence U.S.A. (US)
Transit UNITED KINGDOM (GREAT BRITAIN) (GB)
Destination U.S.A. (US)
UNITED KINGDOM (GREAT BRITAIN) (GB)
Visa not required if:
- continuing by same/first connecting aircraft to a third country within 24 hours; and
- holding confirmed onward tickets; and
- holding documents required for next destination; and
- not leaving the airport transit area.
Passenger may leave the airport, up to discretion of Immigration Authorities, for e.g. a nightstop in town or if transfer between different airports applicable, provided holding confirmed onward reservations and correct documentation for next destination.</font>
And from
UKVisas:-
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Do I Need A UK Visa
You asked if a national of India needs a visa to come to the UK in transit.
At the discretion of a UK Immigration Officer, you may transit without visa (TWOV), but only if:
- you will continue your onward journey from the United Kingdom by air within 24 hours and
- you will hold a confirmed onward ticket and
- you will have the necessary documents (passport, visa, etc. ) for the country to which you are travelling and any countries that you will pass through en route or
- you will arrive on a cruise ship and intend to depart on the same ship within 24 hours
If not, you need a visa.
Please see the
Guidance - Visitors for further information.</font>
Obviously no guarantees being given by anyone, but if it's less than a 24 hour connection and your wife is a fully documented US permanent resident my guess is that she would be OK for a TWOV.
[This message has been edited by Globaliser (edited 06-30-2003).]