Can I transit a Schengen country without visa?


Can I transit a Schengen country without visa? A Schengen Airport Transit visa allows you to stay within the international transit area of a Schengen airport for a maximum of 24 hours. If you plan to leave this area or stay longer than one day, you will be required to apply for a regular Schengen visa instead.


Does Amsterdam require transit visa?

Note that if your connecting flight is to another Schengen area country, you don't need a transit visa. Instead, you will need a regular short-stay Schengen visa for the Netherlands. This also applies if you need to transit through another airport within the Schengen Area, other than a Dutch one.


Do UK ILR holders need Schengen visa?

British citizens do not require a visa for the Schengen Member States if the duration of their stay does not exceed 90 days within any 180-day period. Any stay that exceeds the 90-day period requires a visa.


Do I need a Schengen visa if I have a connecting flight?

Yes, a Schengen visa is needed even for transit. This type of visa is valid for 24 hours and can only be used in the transit area of a Schengen country airport. If you want to leave the transit area and go anywhere outside, you need to have a regular Schengen visa in that case.


Can I transit through France without a visa?

An airport transit visa obliges you to remain in the international zone of the French airport. If you have to change airport or leave the international zone, you must apply for a short-stay visa. For more information on the airport transit visa (VTA), Transit passenger.


Do I need transit visa for Italy?

You need an Airport Transit Visa for Italy if you are stopping at an Italian airport to catch another flight and continue your travel to a destination outside the Schengen area. However, not everyone needs an Italy Airport Transit Visa.


Which countries can I visit with UK residence permit without visa?

Visa-Free Countries with UK Residency Card
  • Bulgaria. Canada. Cyprus. Egypt. Eswatini. Greece.
  • Grenada. Guine a-Bissau. Ireland. Malta. Moldova. Montenegro.
  • Portugal. Spain. Timor-Leste. Turkey. United Arab Emirates. Vanuatu.


Do I need a transit visa if I am not leaving the airport?

An airport transit visa is generally required if you travel internationally and if you need to transit through a country. Even if you do not intend to leave the airport, you may need an airport transit visa.


How long can you transit in Germany without a visa?

× Transit time in Germany is not to exceed 12 hours. Visa for Germany. Please note that an airport transit visa only allows a short stay in the international transit area of some airports: The airline has to arrange the transit beforehand with the authorities responsible for cross-border security (the Federal Police).


Do I need a transit visa for connecting flight in Paris?

Passengers travelling between non-Schengen countries do not need a visa for connecting flights at Paris-CDG. Non-EU nationals entering France or travelling to a Schengen country may need a visa, depending on their nationality and on the rules in the country where they wish to travel to.